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LITURGY AND HYMNS 



THE USE OF THE PROTESTANT CHURCH 



United brethren. 



A NEW EDITION'. 



Come before his presence with singing.— Psalm c. 2. 

I will sing of tliy power ; yea I will sin^ aloud of thy mercy.— P^a^m lix. 25- 
J^t the word of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom; teaching and 
admonishing one another in psalms and hymns, and spiritual songs, sing- 
ing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.— Co/, iii. 16. 
I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. — 
] Cor. xiv. 15. 



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PREFACE. 



This Collection of Hymns for the use of the PROTESTANt 
Church of the United Brethren, consists partly of translations 
from the German, and partly of original English compositions. 
The former are marked witli an asterisk. 

An INDEX containing the first line of each verse, and a Table 
of Tunes are subjoijied. 

May all who use these Hymns, delight in, and experience at all 
times, the blessed etfects of the apostle Paul's advice, (Ephe- 
siANs, V. 18, 19,) "Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to your- 
selves in Psalms, and Hymns, and spiritual Songs, singing and 
making melody in your heart to the Lord," yea anticipate already, 
whilst in the body, though in an humble and imperfect strain, the 
song of the innumerable company of angels, and the spirits of 
just men made perfect, (Heb. xii. 22, 23.) who being redeemed out 
of every kindred and tongue, and people, and nation, and having 
washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb, 
(Rev. v. 9, and vii. 14,) are singing in perfect harmony (Rev. v. 
12 — 14,) " Worthy is the Lamb that Vvas slain, to receive power, 
and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and 
blessing, forever and ever,*' Amen, 



CONTENTS. 

Page. 

Te De um Laudamus ; • . . v 

TflE LITURGY. 

Church Litany vi 

Easter- Morning Litany xii 

Litanies at Baptism— Children, No. 1 ..... • xvi 

Children, No. 2 xvii 

Adults xviii 

Adults from the Heathen .... xxi 

Confirmation xxii 

The Holy Communion • . . . xxiv 

Ordinations xxv 

Dosology ; . xxvi 

Doxologies at Ordinations xxvii 

Litanies at Burials, No. 1 xxviii 

No. 2 XXX 

SUBJECTS OF THE HYMNS. 

I. The Word of God 1 

IL The Fall and Redemption of Man . . . • 4 

IIL The Incarnation and Birth of Jesus Christ . . 9 

IV' The Name of Jesus, and his Walk on Earth . . 19 

V. The Sufferings and Death of Jesus Christ . . 23 

VL The Resurrection of Christ from the Grave . . 49 

VII. The Ascension of Christ 52 

VIII. God, as our Creator and Preserver .... 56 

IX. The Father, Sou, and Holy Ghost .... 63 

X. Our heavenlv Father 66 

XI. Jesus Christ,"'the Son of God 70 

XIL The Holy Ghost, and his gifts and operations . . 75 

XIII. God 's call of grace to the Unconverted ... 81 

XIV. Repentance unto life 88 

XV. Faith ; . . ?93 

XVI. The Forgiveness of Sins 90 

XVII. The Surrender of the heart to Jesus ... 105 
XVni. Communion with Christ HI 
-XiX. The Happiness of Children of God . . . . 116 

XX. Gratitude for our Salvation 123 

XXI. The Love of Jesus 134 

XXII. Love to Jesus . . , 139 

XXTII. Brotherly love and union of spirit .... 146 

XXIV. Following Jesus, and bearing his reproach . . 150 

XXV. Self knowledge, and sighing for grace . . . 356 

XXVI. Sanctification 167 

XXVII. Humility, Simplicity, and Growth in Grace . . 174 

XXVIII. Patience and Confidence in God .... 180 

XXIX. Praise and Thanksgiving 191 

XXX. Praver and Supplication 202 

XXXI. The Christian Church ....... 209 

XXXII. For Festal Occasions 223 

XXXIII. The Servants of Christ 23^ 

XXXIV. 'J'he Spread of the Gospel 24: 

XXXV. Holv Baptism 256 

XXXVI. The Holy Communion ...... 258 

XXXVIt. Hymns for different Ages and Stations in life . 274 

XXXVIII. Hymns for various Occasions 293 

XXXIX. Heath and the Resurrection ^07 

XL, The Last Judgment . . . . . . 315 

XLI. The Church Triumphant 318 



TABLE OF TUNES. 



Note. The number of the tune in this Table corresponds wiih the Tune- 
book, which is an extract from the Tune-book used in our congiegatioas 
abroad, with the addition of a few original English Tunes. 



Tune 
1 
4 



10 



Xo. OF THE Hymn. i Tune. 

721. ! 14 

255, 367, 402, 470, 524, 
617, 853, 936. j 

256, 636, 668, 734, 790, | 
795,856,921,926,1042. i 
51, 431, 615, 698, 796,: 
1061, 1070, 1099. 

17, 44, 55, 75, 78, 133, 
155, 162, 286, 299, 319, 
356, 391, 467, 474, 479, i 
482, 483, 496, 497, 508, 
542, 562, 613, 673, 697. 
865, 897, 899, 965, 967, 
983, 985, 1052, 1102, 15 
1135. 

11, 13, 25, 27, 59, 61, 1 16 
62, 71, 72, 76, 79, SO, 83, ; 
115, 123, 124, 125. 127,! 
130, 140, 165, 169, ISO,: 
181, 183, 189, 193, 194,! 
206, 213, 220, 227, 237, ' 
242, 257, 258, 264, 266, 22 
290, 291, 293, 298, 313, 
316, 320, 323, 331, 332, 
333, 335, 342, .353, 369,1 
372, 373, 374, 398, 405, i 
406, 433, 434, 448, 450, 
453, 473, 475, 481, 488, 
507, 528, 537, 543, 549, ; 
563, 579, 590, 599, 60L 



Number. 
620, 623, 629, 633, 660, 
675, 677, 678, 683, 702, 
738, 739, 741, 816, 842, 
855, 866, 889, 8,98, S08, 
937, 938, 939, 975, 980, 
981, 982, 984, 987, 988, 
994, 995, 996, 1003, 
1004, 1021, 1050, 1063, 
1077, 1079, 1084, 1087, 
1091, 1092, 1098, 1113, 
1122, 1136, 1151, 1154, 
1157, 1164, 1190, 1191, 
1192, 1193, 1194. 
359, 418, 468, 607, 798, 
934. 

7, 49, 56, 301, 330, 426, 
505, 509, 523, 582, 603, 
637, 701, 703, 751, 755, 
758, 760, 1022. 1029, 
1030, 1041, 1090, 1155, 
1168. 

2, 5, 6, 8, 12, 23, 29, 32, 
36, 46, 47, 48, 58, 81, 
84, 121, 126, 128, 131, 
164. 176, 184, 185, 187, 
216, 217, 219, 221, 233, 
235, 248, 251, 254, 267, 
270, 277, 278, 279, 310, 
311, 317, 318, 327, 340, 
344, 346, 377, 400, 466, 



TABLE OF TUNES. 



Tones, Number. 

22 480, 407, 502, 506, 518, 
526, 532, 533, 536, 544, 
550, 558, 561, 570, 597, 
598, 605, 612, 621, 627, 
630, 641, 648, 651, 674, 
676, 713, 714, 715, 729, 
730, 781, 801, 805, 832, 
833, 839, 846, 857, 867, 
870, 875, 893, 895, 896, 
901, 906, 911, 930, 943, 
947, 968, 977, 979, 986, 
989, 990, 991, 992, 993, 
1034, 1036, 1043, 1048, 
1049, 1053, 1054, 1069, 
1073, 1078, 1083, 1085, 
1086, 1097, 1104, 1105, 
1109, 1115, 1116, 1117, 
1118, 1119, 1145, 1146, 
1166. 

53 554, 583, 927, 928, 959, 
1009. 

2G 173, 499, 501, 737, 743, 
750, 763, 803, 848, 948, 
976, 1071, 1110. 

30 522, 765, 1179. 

36 89, 101, 120, 305, 306, 
371, 445, 545, 705, 1082. 

37 314, 456, 516, 812, 1008, 
1141. 

39 69, 204, 464, 492, 642, 
672, 693, 852, 909, 1000, 
1001, 1002. 

45 148, 151, 471, 1016, 
1182. 

.50 35, 160. 

51 110. 

54 90, 511. 

56 455, 510, 770, 841, 941, 
1018, 1025, 1032. 

55 16, 39, 7.3, 171, 178, 207, 
208, 223, 225, 249, 253, 
260, 261, .341, 363, 408, 
512, 529, 559, 687, 761, 



Tune. Number. 

58 766, 845, 903, 923, 1012, 

1176, 1184. 
66 302. 

68 201, 234, 245, 366, 435, 
578, 655, 753, 830, 1095. 

69 611, 727, 811, 914. 

70 397, 1120. 

71 96, 410, 576, 810, 929, 
1035, 1177. 

74 354, 451, 872, 1056, 1058, 
1130. 

75 288. 

79 (or 580) 23, 30, 43, 82, 86, 
102, 163, 174, 230, 265, 
304, 347, 357, 375, 378, 
381, 436, 442, 443, 535, 
557, 577, 580, 589, 635, 
647, 649, 664, 704, 707, 
708, 723, 747, 772, 820, 
825, 860, 886, 958, 1010, 
1031, 1072, 1076, 1081, 
1093, 1094, 1103, 1106, 
1107, 1156, 1172, 1189. 

82 595, 838, 961. 

83 14, 52, 170, 403, 465, 
500, 594, 638, 685, 706, 
962, 973, 978, 1046, 1144, 
1180. 

84 3. 

89 15, 21, 447, 643, 1075. 

90 see 96 ( 222, 228 271, 283, 
and 106. \ 350, 376, 441, 449, 

452, 503, 646, 669, 681, 
733, 835, 837, 900, 1100. 

96 87, 132, 244, 292, 324, 
338, 538, 972, 1139. 

97 9, 10, 31, 200, 239, 285, 
326, 399, 417, 439, 440, 
46), 551, .556, 722, 732, 
799, 827, 854, 863, '873, 
874, 949, 956, 1019, 1066, 
1112, 1137, 1174 

99 88, 97, 944 



TABLE OF TUNES. 



Tl.ve. Nomber. 

101 665, 794, 806. 

102 571, 1153. 

106 4, 192, 195, 229, 281, 
312, 315, 334, 348, 349, 
459, 531, 534, 606, 773, 
1080. 

107 (see T. 599) 913. 

114 85, 146, 386, 591, 691, 
709, 754, 787, 871, 
1196. 

115 387, 395. 

119 1, 74, 149, 404, 527, 756, 

946, 1132, 1181. 
121 309, 519, 686, 777, 780, 

876, 1057. 

123 322. 

124 98, 490, 957, 1142. 

125 232, 250. 

126 (or 597) 41, 106, 116, 428, 

429, 560, 569, 73], 752, 
924. 

127 99. 

132 19, 157, 166, 175, 199, 
218, 226, 287, 289, 362, 
394, 444, 659, 671, 769, 
1133, 1147, 1160. 

136 142, 700, 804, 881, 
1178. 

141 420, 520, 521, 546, 602, 
782, 940, 1125, 1127. 

142 639. 

146 70, 172, 379, 414, 416, 
666, 828, 847, 862, 935, 
953, 1129. 

147 427, 489. 

149 415, 954, 1131, 1187. 

151 34, 92, 100, 118, 138, 
191, 197, 282, 303, 337, 
339, 413, 457, 462, 530, 
565, 593, 610, 622, 724, 
774, 793, 933, 942, 969, 
1128, 1149, 1167. 

152 109, 950. 

155 60, 203, 355, 484, 515, 



Tune. Number. 

155 688, 744, 748, 759, 783, 
789, 858, 891. 

156 463. 

157 37, 1090, 1108. 

159 65, 368, 424, 493, 494, 
514, 539, .540, 541, 624, 
670, 719, 814, 817, 998, 
1037, 1173, 1199, 1200. 

160 915. 

161 749, 778, 786, 890. 

164 388, 513, 746, 1007, 
1089. 

165 103, 105, 491, 1088. 

166 20, 38, 135, 182, 186, 
211, 231, 358, 392, 425, 
566, 592, 684, 718, 728, 
745, 792, 797, 815, 822, 
831, 834, 840, 844, 851, 
859, 869, 916, 920, 952, 
1011, 1015, 1017, 1045, 
1065, 1114, 1126, 1138, 
1186. 

167 66, 94, 107, 152, 209, 
307, 808, 382, 407, 472, 
485, 486, 609, 614, 632, 
690, 726, 800, 808, 1051, 
1064. 

168 77, 104, 111, 112, 119, 
345, 740, 1023, 1026, 
1060, 1140. 

169 42. 
172 236. 

184 (see 549) 136, 321, 325, 

360, 458, 604, 955, 1059, 
1067. 

185 91, 143, 153, 167, 212, 
214, 365, 383, 409, 430, 
564, 568, 572, 574, 616, 
712, 717, 720, 791, 802, 
813, 821, 826, 849, 888, 
945,970,1014,1020, 1024, 
1027, 1055. 

189 654. 

195 645, 662, 894. 



TABLE OP TUNES. 



Tune. Number. 

200 461, 575. 

201 910. 
203 252. 

205 67, 154, 168, 274, 280, 
294, 300, 401, 423, 432, 
656, 716, 742, 818, 865, 
880, 883, 887, 917, 1039, 
1169, 1185, 1195. 

206 205, 370, 422, 459, 667, 
877. 

208 144, 147, 446, 608, 650, 
682, 775, 1183. 

211 932. 

212 18, 634. 

214 118, 555, 807. 

216 108. 

217 113, 273. 

218 389, 548. 

221 24, 736, 779, 878, 882. 

227 661, 762. 

228 364, 419, 437, 477, 517, 
588, 618, 619, 850. 

230 202, 269, 380, 495, 695, 

809, 823, 829. 
232 137, 460, 476, 864, 925, 

1150. 

234 438, 652, 735. 

235 657. 
237 581. 
240 63, 141. 

242 931. 

243 95, 504, 999. 

244 117, 384, 411, 525, 547, 
587, 644, 764, 1134, 1148, 
1171. 

249 68, 247, 692, 694, 1121, 
1198. 

341 224, 238, 246, 262, 421, 
663, 784, 788, 824. 
1040. 

376 3^1, 352. 

483 1158. 

519 156. 



Tune. Number. 

520 725. 

580 (see T. 79.) 

581 145, 198, 295, 922, 960, 
1044, 1161. 

582 (see T. 595) 26 ,54, 122, 

129, 259, 263, 284, 296, 
297, 336, 343, 390, 696, 
757, 767, 836, 884, 907, 
912, 951, 963, 974, 1074, 
1152. 

583 134, 268, 272, .329, 478, 
584, 600, 653, 658, 699, 
710, 711, 768, 785, 843, 
879,964,966, 1028, 1111, 
1124. 

585 50, 53, 55, 57, 275, 567, 
573, 640, 902, 1033, 1062, 
1159, 1162, 1175. 

586 64, 385, 586, 776, 1006, 
1047. 

587 (or 596,) 498, 1005. 
583 139, 1170, 1197. 

590 (see 593) 22, 33, 40, 
158, 159, 177, 190, 210, 
328, 361, 393, 412, 454, 
552, 553, 585, 596, 625, 
628, 631, 689, 771, 819, 
861, 868, 892, 904, 905, 
919, 971, 997, 1013, 1038, 
1123, 1143, 1163. 

591 276, 626. 

592 1165. 

593 (see T. 14.) 

593 B. (see T. 590.) 

594 (see T. 184,) 93, 114, 396, 

918, 1188. 

595 (see T. 582,) 161, 179, 196, 

215, 240, 241, 243, 679, 
680, 1068, 1101. 

596 (see T, 587.) 

597 (see T. 126.) 

598 150. 

599 (or rather T. 107.) 913. 



TE DEUM LAUDAMUS. 



We praise thee, O God ; — we acknowledge thee to be the Lord. 

All the earth doth worship thee^ — the Father everlasting. 
To thee all angels cry aloud, — the heavens, and all the powers 
therein. 

To the cherubim and seraphim — continually do cry^ 
Holy, holy, holy, — Lord God of Sabaoth ; 

Heaven and earth are full — of the Majesty of thy glory. 
The glorious company of the apostles — praise thee. 

The goodly fellowship of the prophets — praise thee. 
The noble army of martyrs — praise thee. 

The holy church throughout all the world doth acknowledge ihee, 
— the Father of an infinite Majesty, 
Thine honourable, true, and only Son, — also the Holy Ghost, the 
Comforter. 

Thou art the King of glory ^ O Christ ; — ihou art the everlasting 
Son of the Father. 
When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man, — thou didst not 

abhor tiie Virgin's womb. 
When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of deaths — thou didst open 

the kingdom of heaven to all believers. 
Thou sittest at the right hand of God, — in the glory of the Father, 
We believe that thou shalt come — to be our Judge. 

We therefore pray thee, help thy servants, — whom thou hast re- 
deemed with thy precious blood ; 
Make them to be numbered with thy saints, — in glory everlasting. 
O Lord, save thy people, and bless thine heritage; — govern them, 
and lift them up for ever. 
Day by day, we magnify thee-^and we worship thy name ever, 
world without end. 
Vouchsafe, O Lord, — to keep us this day without sin. 

O Lord, have mercy upon us, — have mercy upon us. 
O Lord, let thy mercy lighten upon us; — as our trust is in thee, 
O Lord, in thee have I trusted ; — let me never he confounded. 



Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, — and to the Holy Ghost; 
As it was in the beginnings is now^ and ever shall 6e, — world 
without end. Amen, 



LITURGY 

OF THE 

CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN. 



THE CHURCH LITANY. 



Lord, have mercy upon us. 

Christy have mercy upon us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 

Christ J hear us. 

Lord, Lord God, merciful and gracious, long'-suffering-, and 
abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, 
forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no 
means clear the guilty ; 

Incline thine ear and hear : for we do not present our suppli- 
cations before thee for our righteousness, but for thy great mer- 
cies. 

Lord God, our Father which art in heaven. 

Hallowed be thy name ; thy kingdom come ; thy imll he done in 
earthy as it is in heaven ; give us this day our daily bread ; and 
forgive us our trespasses^ as we forgive them that trespass against 
us ; and lead us not into temptation^ but deliver us from evil : for 
thine is the kingdom, and the power ^ and the glory^for ever and 
ever. Amen, 

Lord God, Son, thou Saviour of the world, 

Be gracious unto us. 
Lord God, Holy Ghost, 

Abide with us for ever. 

T. 22. Most holy, blessed Trinity, 

We praise thee to eternity. :f. :f: 



CHURCH LITANY. 



vii 



T. 132. p. 2. Thou Lamb once slain, our God and Lord, 
To needy prayers thine ear afford, 
And on us all have mercy. 

From coldness to thy merits and death, 

From error and misunderstanding-, 

From the loss of our glory in thee, 

From the unhappy desire of becoming great, 

From self-complacency, 

From untimely projects, 

From needless perplexity, 

From the murdering spirit and devices of Satan, 
From the influence of the spirit of this world, 
From hypocrisy and fanaticism, 
From the deceitfulness of sin, 
From all sin, 

Preserve us, gracious Lord and God. 

By all the merits of thy life. 

By thy human birth and circumcision, 

By thy obedience, diligence, and faithfulness, 

By thy humility, meekness, and patience, 

By thy extreme poverty, 

By thy holy baptism. 

By thy watching", fasting, and temptations. 

By thy griefs and sorrows, 

By thy prayers and tears. 

By thy having been despised and rejected, 

Bless and comfort us, gracious Lord and God, 

By thine agony and bloody sweat, 

By thy bonds and scourgings. 

By thy crown uf thorns, 

By thy cross and passion, 

By thy sacred wounds and precious blood, 

By thy dying words, 

By thy atoning death, 

By thy rest in the grave, 

By thy glorious resurrection and ascension. 

By thy sitting at the right hand of God, 

By thy sending the Holy Ghost, 

By thy prevaiUng intercession, 

By the holy sacraments. 

By thy divine presence, 

Bless and comfort us^ gracious Lord and God, 



VUl 



CHURCH LITANY. 



T. 96. We humbly pray with one accord, 
Remember us, most gracious Lord ; 
Think on thy sufferings, wounds, and cross, 
And how by death thou savedst us: 
For this is all our hope and plea, 
In time and in eternity. 

We poor sinners pray ; 

Hear us, gracious Lord and God. 
Rule and lead thy holy christian church ; 

Increase the knowledge of the mystery of Christ, and diminish 

misapprehensions ; 
Make the word of the cross universal among those who arc called 

by thy name ; 
Unite all the children of God in one spirit; 
Abide their only Shepherd, High-priest, and Saviour ; 
Send faithful labourers into thy harvest; 
Give spirit and power to preach thy word ; 
Preserve unto us the word of reconciliation till the end of days ; 
And through the Holy Ghost daily glorify the merits of thy life, 

suiferings, and death : 

Hear us, gracious Lord and God, 

Prevent or destroy all designs and schemes of Satan, and defend 

us against his accusation ; 
For the sake of that peace which we have with thee, may we, as 

much as lieth in us, live peaceably with all men; 
Grant us to bless them that curse us, and to do good to them that 

hate us ; 

Have mercy upon our slanderers and persecutors, and lay not 

this sin to their charge ; 
Hinder all schisms and offences; 
Put far from thy people all deceivers and seducers; 
Bring back those who have erred, or have been seduced ; 
Grant love and unity to all our congregations : 

Hear us, gracious Lord and God. 

Thou Light and Desire of all nations. 

Watch over thy messengers both by land and sea ; 

Prosper the endeavours of ail thy servants to spread thy gospel 
among heathen nations ; 

Accompany the v/ord of their testimony concerning thy atone- 
ment with demonstration of the Spirit and of power ; 

Bless our congregations gathered from the Negroes, Greenlanders, 
Indians, Hottentots, Esquimaux, and all other Christian and 
other heathen nations ; 



CHURCH LITANY. 



ix 



Keep them as the apple of thine eye ; 

Have mercy on thy ancient covenant-people, the Jews ; deliver 

them from their blindness; 
And bring all nations to the saving knowledge of thee : 

Hear ws, gracious Lord hnd God. 

O praise the Lord, all ye heathen : 
Praise him. ad ye nations. 

Give to thy people open doors to preach thy gospel, and set them 

to thy praise on earth : 
Grant to all bishops and ministers of the church soundness of 

doctrine and holiness of life, and preserve them therein ; 
Help all elders to rule well, especially those who labour in the 

word and doctrine; that they may feed thy church, which thou 

hast purchased with thine own Llood : 

Hear us^ gracious Lord and God. 

Watch graciously over all governments, and hear our interces- 
sions for them ; 

Grant and preserve unto them thoughts of peace and concord; 

We beseech thee specially to pour down thy blessings in a plen- 
tiful manner upon the President of the United States and the 
Governors of the individual States of the Union ; upon both 
Houses of Congress, and the respective State Legislatures, 
whenever assembled. Direct and prosper all their councils and 
undertakings to the promotion of th}^ glory, the propagation of 
the gospel, and the safety and welfare of this country. 

Guide and protect the magistrates of the land wherein we dwell, 
and all that are put in authority; and grant us to lead under 
them a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty : 

Hear uSf gracious Lord and God. 

Teach us to submit ourselves to every ordinance of man for thy 
sake ; and to seek the peace of the places where we dwell; 

Grant them blessing and prosperity ; 

Prevent war and the effusion of human blood; 

Preserve the land from distress by fire and water, hail and tem- 
pest, plague, pestilence, and famine ; 

Let the earth be like a field which the Lord blesseth ; 

Give peace and salvation, O God, to this land, and to all orders of 
men therein : 

Hear t/5, gracious Lord and God. 



X 



CHURCH LITANY. 



To be prayed in times of war. 

[Grant, O Lord, unto the President of the United States, in these 

times of danger, thy gracious counsel, that in all things he may 

approve himself the father of the people; 
Be thou the gracious Protector of these States, and of all our 

fellow-citizens in all parts of the world ; 
Turn the hearts of our enemies; defeat every evil design against 

us ; and continue to show thy tender mercy unto these United 

States, as thou hast done in days past ; 
Cause us to bow down before thee, to confess our sins, and to ac- 
knowledge with contrite hearts, that it is of thy mercies that 

we are not consumed ; 
Stop in thy tender mercy the effusion of human blood, and make 

discord and wars to cease ; 
To this end put into the hearts of the rulers of the nations 

thoughts of peace, that we may see it soon established, to the 

glory of thy name : 

Hear us^ gracious Lord and God.] 



T. 235. p. 2. Promote, we pray, thy servants' good, 

Redeem'd with thy most precious blood : 
Among thy saints make us ascend 
To glory that shall never end : 
O Lord, have mercy on us all, 
Have mercy on us, when we call : 
Lord, we have put our trust in thee, 
Confounded let us never be. Amen. 

O Lord, our heavenly Father, 

Supply, we pray thee, all the wants of thy church ; 

Let all things be conducted among iis in such a manner, that we 

provide things honest, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also 

in the sight of men ; 
Rless the sweat of the brow, and faithfulness in business ; 
Let none entangle himself with the affairs of this life ; 
But may all our labour of body and mind be hallowed unto thee : 

Hear «5, gracious Lord and God. 

O thou Preserver of men, 

Send help to all that are in distress or danger ; 

Strengthen and uphold those who suffer bonds and persecution for 

the sake of the gospel ; 
Defend, and provide for fatherless children, and widows, and all 

who are desolate and oppressed ; 
Be the support of the aged ; 

Make the bed of the sick, and in the midst of suffering let them 
feel that thou lovest them ; 



CHURCH LITANY. xi 

And when thou takest away men's breath, that they die, then re- 
member, that thou hast died, not for our sins only, but also for 
the sins of the whole world : 

Hear uSj gracious Lord and God. 
O Lord, thou who art over all, God blessed for ever, 
Be the Saviour of all men ; 
Yea, have mercy on thy whole creation ; 

For thou earnest, by thyself to reconcile all things unto God, 
whether things in earth, or things in heaven : 

Hear us^ gracious Lord and God. 
Thou Saviour of thy body, the church, 

Bless, sanctify, and preserve every member through the truth ; 
Grant that each, in every age and station may enjoy the powerful, 

and sanctifying merits of thy holy humanity] and make us 

chaste before thee in soul and body ; 
Let our children be brought up in the nurture and admonition of 

thee ; 

Pour out thy Holy Spirit on all thy servants and handmaids ; 
Purify our souls, in obeying the truth, through the Spirit, unfo 
unfeigned love of the brethren : 

Hear ms, gracious Lord and God. 

Keep us in everlasting fellowship with the church triumphant, 
and let us rest together eternally in thy presence from our 
labours : 

Hear us, gracious Lord and God. 

O Christ, almighty God, 

Have mercy upon us. 
O thou Lamb of God, which takest away the sin of the world, 

Own us to be thine. 
O thou Lamb of God, v^hich takest away the sin of the world, 

Be joyful over vs. 
O thou Lamb of God, which takest away the sin of the world. 

Leave thy peace with us. 

O Christ hear us. 

Lordy have mercy upon us, 
Christ, have mercy upon uso 

Lord^ have mercy upon us. 



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DOXOLOGY. 

TO BE USED AFTER THE CHURCH LITANY ON SOLEMN OCCASIONS. 



Unto the Lamb that was plain, 

And hath redeemed us out of all nations of the earth ; 
Unto the Lord who purchased our souls for himself; 

Unto that friend who loved us. — and washed us from our sins 
in his own blood ; 
Who died for us once, 

That we might die unto sin ; 
Who rose for us, 

That we also might rise ; 
Who ascended for us Into heaven, 

To prepare a place for us ; 

Choir. And to whom arc subjected the angels, and powers, and 

dominions ; 
'i 0 Him be glory at all times. 

In the church thai waileth for him^ and in that which is around 
him^ 

Choir. From everlasting to everlasting : Amen. 

MiN. Little children, abide in him ; that when he shall appear, we 

may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his 

coming. 

In none but him alone I trust for ever, 
In him, my Saviour. 

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee ; 

The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto 
thee ; 

The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee 
peace: 

In the name of Jesus ; Amen, 



xiii 



EASTER-MORNING LITANY. 



The Bishop or Minister shall say : 

I BELIEVE in the One only God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
who created all things hy Jesus Christ, and was in Christ, recon- 
ciling the world unto himself. 

I believe in God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who 
hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world ; 

Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath 
translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son ; 

Who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenlv 
places in Christ; — who hath made us meet to be partakers of the 
inheritance of the saints in light; having predestinated us unto 
the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to 
the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of his 
grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the Beloved. 

This I verily believe. 

We thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because 
thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast 
revealed them unto babes ; even so, Father ; for so it seemed good 
in thy sight. 

Father, glorify thy name. 

Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy 
kingdom come ; thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven : give us 
this day our daily bread ; and forgive us our trespasses, as ice 
forgive them that trespass against us ; and lead us not into 
temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, and 
the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 

I believe in the name of the only begotten Son of God, by 
whom are all things, and we through him ; 

I believe, that he was made flesh, and dwelt among us ; and 
took on him the form of a servant ; 

By the oversiiadov/ing of the Holy Ghost, was conceived of the 
Virgin Mary ; as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he 
also himself likewise took pact of the same ; was born of a 
woman ; 

2 



xiv 



EASTER-MORNING LITANY. 



And being- found in fashion as a man, was tempted in all points 
like as we are, yet without sin : 

For he is the Lord, the Messenger of the covenant, whom we 
delight in. The Lord and his Spirit hath sent him to proclaim 
the acceptable year of the Lord: 

He spoke that which he did know, and testified that which he 
had seen : as many as received him, to them gave he power to 
become the sons of God. 

Behold the lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the 
world, 

Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Vv'as crucified, dead, and buried ; 

The third day rose again from the dead, and with him many 
bodies of the saints v/hich slept ; 

Ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the throne of the Father ; 
whence he will come, in like manner as he was seen going into 
heaven. 

T. 58. p. 2. Amen, come, Lord Jesus ; come, we implore thee : 
With longing hearts we now are waiting for thee; 
Come soon, O come. 

The Lord will descend from heaven with a shout, with the 
voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God, to judge both 
the quick and the dead. 

This is my Lord, who redeemed me, a lost and undone human 
creature, purchased and gained me from sin, from death, and from 
the power of the devil ; 

Not with gold or silver, but with his holy precious blood, and 
with his innocent suffering- and dying; 

To the end that I should be his own, and in his kingdom live 
under him and serve him, in eternal righteousness, innocence, and 
happiness ; 

So as he, being risen from the dead, liveth and reigneth, world 
without end. 

This I most certainly believe. 

I believe in the Holy Ghost, who proceedeth from the Father, 
and whom our Lord Jesus Christ sent, after he went away, that 
he should abide with us for ever; 

That he should comfort us, as a mother comforteth her chil- 
dren ; 

That he should help our infirmities, and make intercession for 
us with groanings which cannot be uttered; 



. EASTER-MORNING LITANY, 



XV 



That he should bear witness with our spirit, that we are the 
children of God, and teach us to cry, Abba, Father ; 

That he should shed abroad in our hearts the love of God, and 
niake our bodies his holy temple; 

And that he should work all in all, dividing to every man sever- 
ally as he will. 

To him be glory in the church, which is in Christ Jesus, the 
holy, universal Ciiristian cliurch, in the communion of saints, at 
all times, and from eternity to eternity. Amen. 

I believe, that by my own reason and strength, I cannot believe 
in Jesus Christ my Lord, or come to him ; 

But that the Holy Ghost calleth me by the gospel, en- 
lighteneth me with his gifts, sanctifielh and preserveth me in the 
true faith ; 

Even as he calleth, gathereth, enlighteneth, and sanctifieth the 
whole church on earth, which he keepeth by Jesus Christ in the 
only true faith ; 

In which Christian church God forgiveth me and every be- 
liever all sin daily and abundantly. 

This I assuredly believe. 

I believe, that by holy baptism 1 am embodied as a member of 
the church of Christ, which he hath loved, and for which he gave 
himself, that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of 
water by the word. Amen. 

In this communion of saints my faith is placed upon my Lord 
and Saviour Jesus Christ, who died for us, and shed his blood on 
the cross for the remission of sins, and who hath granted unto 
me his body and blood in the Lord's Supper, as a pledge of grace; 
as the Scripture salth, Our Lord Jesus Christ, the same night in 
which he was betrayed, took bread : and when he had g^iven 
thanks, he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, Take, 
eat : this is my body which is given for you ; this do in remem- 
brance of me. After the same manner also our Lord Jesus 
Christ, when he had supped, took the cup, gave thanks, and gave 
it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; this is my blood, the blood 
of the New Testament, which is shed for you, and for many, for 
the remission of sins. This do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in re- 
membrance of me. Amen. 



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EASTER-MORNING LITANY. 



I have a desire to depart, and to be with" Christ, which is fax 
better; I shall never taste death; yea, I shall attain unto the re* 
surrection of the dead : for the body which I shall put off, thii 
grain of corruptibility, shall put on incorruption : my flesh shaP 
rest in hope. 

And God, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, 
that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the ever- 
lasting covenant, will quicken all those bodies in which the Spirit 
of God hath dwelt. Amen. 

We poor sinners pray^ 

Hear us^ gracious Lord and God' 

And keep us in everlasting fellowship with our brethren, JV. JV 
and with our sisters, N. N.* who have entered into the joy of their 
Lord; (and whose bodies are buried here ;) 

Also with the servants and handmaids of our church, whom 
thou hast called home within this year, and with the whole church 
triumphant ; and let us eternally rest with them in thy presence. 
Amen. 

T. 15. Thej' are at rest in lasting bliss. 
Beholding Christ our Saviour: 
Our humble expectation is 
To live with him for ever. 

Glory be to Him w^ho is the resurrection and the life ; He was 
dead, and behold, H^e is alive for evermore ; And he that believeth 
in Him, though he were dead, yet shall he live. 

Glory be to Him in the church which waiteth for Him, and in 
that which is around Him ; for ever and ever. Amen. 

T. 151. p. 2. Grant us to lean unshaken 
Upon thy faithfulness, 
Until we hence are taken 
To see thee face to face. 

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and 
the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with us all. Amen. 



* Here are mentioned in each congregation the names of those who have 
departed into eternal rest since the preceding Easter. 



xvii 



LITANIES AT BAPTISM. 



BAPTISM OF CHILDREN, No. I. 

^^fter the singing of a suitable hymn, and a short discourse. 

Christ, Ihou Lamb of God, which takest away the sin of the 
world, 

Leave thy jpeace with us : Amen. 
By thy holy sacraments, 

Bless ws, gracious Lord and God. 

Baptism is the answer of a good conscience towards God, the 
washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost, which 
is shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour. 

Children, also, may be made partakers of this grace ; 

For Christ hath said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and 
forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. 

T. 90. An infant we present to thee,— As thy redeemed property, 

And thee most fervently entreat,— Thyself this child to consecrate 
By baptism, and its soiii to bless,— Out of the fulness of thy grace. 

(.The child having been brought in, the minister offers up a prayer.) 

Ye who are baptized into Christ Jesus, how were ye baptized ? 

Into his death. 

N. N. Into the death of Jesus I baptize thee, in the name of 
the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 

Now art thou buried with him by baptism into his death; 
In the name of Jesus : Amen. 

Now therefore live, yet not thou, but Christ live in thee; and 
the life which thou now livest in the flesh, live by the faith of the 
Son of God, who loved thee, and gave himself for thee. 

T. ]32. p. 2. This grant, according to thy word, 
Thro' Jesus Christ our only Lord, 
O Father, Son, and Spirit. 

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee ; 

The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto 
thee ; 

The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace : 
In the name of Jesus : Amen, 



XVIU 



BAPTISM OF CHILDREN, No. II. 



Jifter the singing of a suitable hymn, and a short discourse. 

O THOU Lamb of God, wJiich takest away the sin of the world, 

Have mercy upon ws, and give us thy peace. 
By all the merits of thy life, sufferings, death, and resurrection, 

Bless us, gracious Lord and God. 
Baptism was instituted by our Lord Jesus Christ, who said 
unto his disciples. Go ye, and teach all nations, baptizing them in 
the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost : 
teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded 
you. 

He annexed this promise to il. He that believeth and is bap- 
tized shall be saved. 

By baptism we are made partakers of the forgiveness of sin, 
and are cleansed from its pollution by the blood of Jesus Christ, 
who loved the church, and gave himself for it, that he might 
sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word. 

As many of us as have Leen baptized, have put on Christ. 

T. 22. The Saviour's blood and righteousness 
Our beauty is, our glorious dress ; 
Thus well array'd we need not fear, 
When in his presence we appear. 

Children, also, may be made partakers of this grace; 
For Christ hath said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and 
forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. 

iTke child having been brought in, the minister offers up a prayer, j 
Ye who are baptized into Christ Jesus, how were ye baptized ? 
Into his death. 

N. N. Into the death of Jesus I baptize thee, in the name of 
the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 

Now art thou buried with him by baptism into his death, 
In the name of Jesus: Amen. 

Now therefore live, yet not thou, but Christ live in thee ; and 
the life which thou now livest in the flesh, live by the faith of the 
Son of God, who loved thee, and gave himself fur thee. 

T. 58. That our Lord's views with him may be attain'd, 
We now commend this child, with faith unfeign'd, 
To the Father's blessing, to ihe Son's favour, 
The Holy Spirit's guidancCv now and ever: 

Hear us, O Lord. 

The Lord bless thee, &c. 



XIX 



BAPTISM OF ADULTS. 



T. 22. Christ, the almighty Son of God, 

Took on him human flesh and blood, 
And willingly gave up his breath 
To save us from eternal death. 

Praise to the Father, and the Son,— And Holy Spirit, Three in One, 
That we're from condemnation freed,— Since Ciirist our ransom fully paid. 

{After a short discourse, follow these peiilions.) 

Lord God, our Father which art in heaven, 

Hallowed be thy name ; thy kingdom come ; thy will he done in 
earth, as it is in heaven ; give us this day our daily bread ; and 
forgive vs our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against 
us ; and lend us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil : for 
thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and 
ever. Amen, 

Lord God, Son, thou Saviour of the world, 

Be crracious unto us. 
Lord God, Holy Ghost, 

Abide with us for ever. 

T. 132. p. 2. Thou Lamb once slain, our God and Lord, 
To needy prayers thine ear afford, 
And on us all have mercy. 

By thy divine presence. 
By thy holy sacraments, 

Bless us, gracious Lord and God. 

(Questions put to the candidate for baptism.) 

Dost Ihou believe in God the Father, almighty Maker and Pre- 
server of heaven and earth ? 
Answer. / do. 

Dost thou believe in Jesus Christ, the only begrotten Sun of God, 
our Lord, who loved us, and gave himself for us? 
Answer. / do. 

Dost thou believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy christian cliurch, 
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life 
everlasting ? 

Answer. / do. 

Dost thou believe that thou art a sinful creature, deserving of 
wrath and eternal punishment? 
Answer. 1 verily believe it. 



XX 



BAPTISM OF ADULTS. 



Dost thou believe that Jesus Christ is thy "Lord, who redeemed 
thee, a lost and undone human creature, from sin, from death, 
and from the power of the devil, with his innocent suffering* and 
dying", and with his holy and precious blood ? 

Answer. / verily believe it. 

Dost thou in this faith desire to be baptized into the death of 
Jesus, to be washed from thy sins, and to be embodied into the 
congregation of the faithful ? 

Answer. This is my sincere desire. 

Dost thou in this faith renounce the service of sin and Satan, 
and determine in the kingdom of Christ to live under him and 
serve him in holiness and righteousness all the days of thy life ? 

Answer. / sincerely purpose so to do, in the strength of my 
Lord Jesus Christ and of his Holy Spirit. 

T. 155. Unto him, O Lamb of God,— Open thy salvation's treasure 
In rich measure :— Graciously his sins forgive, 
Him receive,— Grant him peace and consolation ; 
Join him to thy congregation, — As the purchase of thy death. 

T. 22.The water flowing from thy side— Which bj'^ the spear was open'd wide, 
Be now his bath; thy precious blood— Cleanse him, and bring him nigh to God. 

[The candidate for baptism kneeling, the minister offers up a prayer.] 

Ye who are baptized into Christ Jesus, how were ye baptized ? 
Into his death. 

N. N. Into the death of Jesus I baptize thee, in the name of the 
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 

[During the imposition of hands the minister continues ;] 

Now art thou washed, justified, and sanctified by the blood of 
Christ : therefore live, yet not thou, but Christ live in thee; and 
the life, which thou now livest in the flesh, live by the faith of the 
Son of God, who loved thee, and gave himself for thee. 

Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, 
Amen, Hallelujah. 

[Then the congregation kneeling, the following verses may be sung ;] 

T. 22, May Christ thee sanctify an<l bless, — His Spirit's seal on thee impress ; 
His body, torn with many a wound,— Preserve thy soul and body sound. 

The blood sweat trickling down his face,— Thy condemnation doth erase ; 
His cross, his sufferings, and his pain,— Thy everlasting strength remain. 

The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,— Will thee protect, we humbly trust. 

Lord bless thee, &,Cc 



xxi 

BAPTISM OF ADULTS FROM THE HEATHEN. 



Our Lord Jesus Christ, 
Be gracious unto us. 

By thy divine presence, 

Bless us, gracious Lord and God. 

By all the merits of thy holy humanity, life, sufferings, death, 
and resurrection, 

Bless us, gracious Lord and God. 

T. 22. Lord Jesus Christ, all praise to thee, 
That thou didst deign a man to be, 
And for each soul which them hast made, 
Hast an eternal ransom paid. 

T. 132, O Jesus Christ, thou Son beloved 

Of thy celestial Father, 
By whom all enmity's removed, 

And all the lost find succour; 
Thou Lamb once slain, our God and Lord, 

To needy prayers thine ear afford, 
And on us all have mercy. 

T. 12T, O Lamb of God unspotted, — our crucified Saviour, 

Who hast to shame submitted,— with patient meek behaviour: 
Thy bearing our transgression— hath saved us from damnation : 
Have mercy on us, O Jesus, O Jesus. 

T. 30. Lift up thy pierced harids most gracious Saviour, 

Now pour out on himithem) that grace and favour, 
Which in thy loving— and kind heart for him is ever moving. 

{Jifter these or other verses suited to this transaciwn have been sung', and a 
short discourse delivered concerning the aim of baptism, and the grace im- 
parted b]f it to those who receive it, the ininister shall put the folluwing 
questions to the candidate.) 

Dost thou believe that thou art a sinful creature, and on account 
of thy sins deservest the wrath of God and eternal punishment? 

Answer. 1 do believe it. 

Dost thou believe, that Jesus Christ became a man for us, and 
by his innocent life, sufferings, blood-shedding, and death, recon- 
ciled us sinners to God ? 

Answer. 1 verily believe iL 



XXll 



BAPTISM OF ADULTS. 



Dost thou believe that he hath purchased "for thee, by his blood 
and death, remission of sins, life, and happiness ? 

Answer. 1 verihj believe it. 

Wilt thou in this faith be baptised into the death of Jesus, and 
be washed from thy sins in his blood ? 

Answer. That is my sincere desire. 

Dost thou also desire to be delivered from the power of sin, and 
of Satan, and to be received into the fellowship of Jesus Christ, 
and of those who believe in him ? 

Answer. That is my sincere desire^ and I renounce the devil 
and all his works and ways. 

T. 22, Soul, body, spirit, Lord are thine. 
Tiie purchase of thy blood divine ; 
O take liiai as thy property. 
And keep him thine eternally. 

[During this verse the candidate for baptism kneels down, and the minister 
prays that he may he cleansed from all his sins in the blood of Christ, de- 
livered from guilt and punishment, and from the dominion of sin and Satan, 
buried by baptism into the death of Jesus, and raised together with him unta 
neioness of life, and thus, together with all believers, received into, anil 
made a partaker of^ the fclloivship of the Father, and of the Son, and of tliS- 
Holy Ghost.] 

T. 73. Thro' thy atoning blood, 

That precious, healing flood, 
Remove all sin and sadness, 
And fill his heart with gladness; 
Lord, hear thou his confession, 
And blot out his transgression. 

OR, T. 22. The water flowing from thy side, 

Which by the spear was open'd wide, 
Be now his bath ; thy precious blood 
Cleanse him and bring him nigh to God. 

{After singing one of ihese^ or any other suitable verses^ folloic^ 
the baptism : 

N. N. I baptize thee, into the death of Jesus, in the name of the 
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 



BAPTISM OF ADULTS. 



xxiii 



Now art thou buried with Christ by baptism into his death ; 
therefore, from henceforth live, yet not thou, but Christ live in 
Ihee ; and the life which thou now livest in the flesh, live by the 
faith of the Son of God, who loved thee, and gave himself for 
thee. 

T. H. With avre and heartfelt thankfahiess, 
Him in the dust adore ; 
He who hath look'd on thee in grace, 
Hath bliss for thee in store. 



[Tko congregation noio kneels down, and the persoji baptized falls prostrate, 
during which may be sung;) 

T. 22. ^lay Christ thee sanctify and bless. 
His Spirit's seal on thee impress ; 
His body, torn with many a wound, 
Preserve thy soul and body sound. 



OR, T. 22. The Saviour's blood and righteousness 
Thy beauty be. thy glorious dress; 
Thus well array'd, thou need'st not fear, 
When in his presence all appear. 



OR, T. 79. p. 2. His death and passion ever, 
Till soul and body sever, 
Shall in thy heart engraved remain. 



T. 22. All power and glory doth pertain 
Unto the Lamb, for he was slain, 
And hath redeemed us by his blood, 
And made us kings and priests to God. 



{The congregation rising, the minister pronounces the blessing.) 
The Lord bless thee, aad keep thee ; 

The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto 
thee ; 

The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee 
peace : 

In the name of Jesus : Amen. 

T. 11 . Praise on earth to thee be gi^^en. 
Never ceasing praise in heaven ; 
Boundless wisdom, power divine, 
Love unspeakable are thine. 



XXIV 



CONFIRMATION. 



After a suitabl i discourse, the minister addresses the candidates for 
confirmation, putting some appropriate questions to them, to which they 
reply. They then kneel down, and the minister imparts to each the bless- 
ing of confirmation with imposition of hands, pronouncing at the same 
time a text of Scripture, such as : 

" The very God of peace sanctify you wholly ; and I pray God 
your whole spirit, and soul, and body, be preserved blameless unto 
the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Thess. v. 23. 

Or, *' Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead 
our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the 
blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good 
work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing 
in his sight, through Jesus Christ." Heb. xiii. 20, 21. 

After this the minister adds: 

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee ; 

The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto 
thee ; 

The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee 
peace: 

In the name of Jesus : Amen. 

All then kneel down, and the persons confirmed are commended in prayer 
to the Lord. Tlie service is concluded with a hymn. 



All candidates for confirmation are, previous to it, carpfully instructed 
by the minister in the doctrines of Christianity, with a particular leference 
to the Lord's Supper, of which they are invited to parlake at the next 
celebration of this Holy Ordinance, subsequent to their confirmation. 



XXV 



THE HOLY COMMUNION. 



The service is opened by singing verses expressive of penitence and 
contrition of heart, after which a prayer for absolution is offered up. The 
congregation rising, a verse is sung, and the bread is consecrated by pro- 
nouncing the words of institution : 



" Our Lord Jesus Christ, the same night in which he was be- 
trayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, 
and gave it to his disciples, and said, Take, eat, this is my body, 
which is given for you. This do in remembrance of me." 

The consecrated bread is then distributed by the minister and his assist- 
ants among the communicants, during the singing of hymns, treating 
principally of the sufferings and death of our Lord. After all the commu- 
nicants have received the bread, the minister repeats the words : 



Our Lord Jesus Christ said, Take, eat : this is my body, which 
is given for you. 

The congregation partake all together at the same time, kneeling, either 
in silence, or while a verse is sung, expressive of the solemn act. The con- 
gregation rising, verses of thanksgiving are sung, after which the minister 
consecrates the wine by pronouncing tho words: 

" After the same manner also our Lord Jesus Christ took the 
cup, when he had supped, gave thanks, and gave it to them, say- 
ing. Drink ye all of it : this is my blood, the blood of the New 
Testament, which is shed for you and for many, for the remis- 
sion of sins. This do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance 
of me." 

The minister then partaking of the consecrated cup, delivers it to his 
assistants, by whom it is administered to the congregation; during which 
hymns are sung, treating of the remission of sins in the blood of Jesus, 
and its healing and sanctifying power. 

The service is continued with hymns, treating of brotherly love, com- 
munion with Christ, and thankfulness for his incarnation, passion, and 
death, and concluded with the blessing. 



XXVI 



ORDINATIONS, 



The service being opened by the singing of the hymn, Come, Holy 
Ghost, come, Lord our God, &c. or some other suitable verses, the Bishop 
addresses the congregation in an appropriate discourse, ending with a 
charge to the candidate (or candidates) for ordination, after which he 
offers up a prayer, imploring the blessing of God upon the solemn trans- 
action, and commending the candidate (or candidates) to his grace, that 
he may be endowed with power, and unction, and the influences of the 
Holy Ghost, for preaching the word of God, administering the holy sacra- 
ments, and for doing all those things, which shall be committed unto him, 
for the promotion of the spiritual edification of the church. The Bishop 
then proceeds to ordain the candidate (or candidates) with imposition of 
hands, pronouncing the following, or similar words : 



I ordain (consecrate) thee, N. N. to be a Deacon (Presbyter) 
(Bishop) of the church of the United Brethren, in the name of the 
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: The Lord bless 
iuce, and keep ihee ; The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and 
be gracious unto thee ; The Lord lift up his countenance upon 
thee^ and give thee peace ; In the name of Jesus ; Amen. 



The bishop having returned to his place, kneels down with the whole 
congregation, all worshipping in silent devotion; the brother tiien or- 
dained prostrating, and after a suitable pause, one of the following Doxolo- 
gies is sung by the choir, the congregation joining in the Amen, Hallelujah, 



The service is concluded with a short hymn, and the bishop pronouncing 
the New Testament blessing 

. ' r 



N. B. At the consecration of bishops, two, or three bishops generally 
assist. 



xxvii 



DOXOLOGIES. 



(a) TO BE USED AT THE ORDINATION OF DEACONS. 

Glory be to thy most meritorious Ministry, 
O Ihou Servant of the true tabernacle, 
Who didst not come to be ministered unto, 
But to minister. 

Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, 

Amen^ Hallelvjah. 



(b) to BE USED AT THE ORDINATION OF PRESBYTERS. 

Glory be to thy most holy Priesthood, 
Christ, thou Lamb of God; 
Thou who wast slain for us ; 

Who by one oifering hast perfected for ever them that are 
sanctified. 

Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, 

Amen^ Hallelujah. 



(c) TO BE USED AT THE CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS. 

Glory be to the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, 
The great Shepherd of the sheep, through the bleed of the ever- 
lasting covenant ; 
Slory and obedience be unto God the Holy Ghost, our Guide and 
Comforter ; 

Glory and adoration be to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
Who is the Father of all who are called children on earth and 
in heaven. 

O misht ench pulse thanksgiving beat, 
And every breath His praise repeat. - 

Amen, Hallelujah, Hallelujah. 
Amerti Hallelujah. 



LITANY 



xxviii 

AT BURIALS, 

No. 1. 



Lord, have mercy upon us. 

Christy have mercy vpon us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 

Christ, hear us. 

Our Father ivhich art in heaven, hallowed be thy name ; thy 
kingdom come ; thy will he done in earth, as it is in heaven ; give 
vs this day, our daily bread ; and forgive us our trespasses, as we 
forgive them that trespass against us ; and lead us not into 
temptation, but deliver us from evil : for thine is the kingdom, and 
the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 

Lord God, Son, thou Saviour of the world, 

Be gracious unto us. 

By thy human birth, 

By thy prayers and tears. 

By all the troubles of thy life, 

By the grief and anguish of thy soul. 

By thine agony and bloody sweat, 

By thy bonds and scourgings, 

By thy crown of thorns. 

By thine ignominious crucifixion, 

By thy sacred wounds and precious blood, 

By thy atoning death, 

By thy rest in the grave, 

By thy glorious resurrection and ascension. 

By thy sitting at the right hand of God, ^ 
By thy divine presence, . 
By thy coming again to thy church on earth, or our being called 
home to thee, 

Bless and comfort us, gracious Lord and God. ' 
Lord God, Holy Ghost, 

Abide with us for ever. < 



LITANY AT BURIALS. 



xxix 



T. 83. Christ is risen from the dead, 

Thou Shalt rise too, saith my Saviour ; 

Of what should I be afraid ? 
I with him sha 1 livo for ever: 

Can the head forsake his limb, 

And not draw me unto him ? 

I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord : he that be- 
lieveth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And who- 
soever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. 

Therefore, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from 
henceforth ; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their 
labours. 

O death, where is thy sting ? O grave, where is thy victory ? 
The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law ; but 
thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord 
Jesus Christ. Amen. 

T. 79. This body, now to rest convey'd, 
Into the earth like Jesus' laid,* 

Like his shall rise again: 
ChrisL soon in glory will appear. 
Then we, and these interred here, 
With him o'er death shall ever reign. 

We poor sinners pray^ 

Hear us^ gracious Lord and God. 

And keep us in everlasting fellowship with our brother (sisterj 
N. N. whose remains we here inter, and with the whole church 
triumphant, and let us eternally rest with him (her) in thy pre- 
sence from our labours. Amen. 

Our late brother (sister) desired to depart, and to be with 
Christ, which is far better, and he (she) shall never taste death, 
but attain unto the resurrection of the dead; for this body which 
he (she) hath put off, this grain of corruptibility, shall put on in- 
corruption. His (her) flesh here rests in hope. 

The Father and the Son, who quicken whom they will, and the 
Spirit of him v;ho raised up Jesus from the dead, will also quicken 
this body, because the Spirit of God hath dwelt in it. Amen, 



* During the singing of this verse the corpse is committed to the grave 



XXX 



LITANY AT BURIALS. 



T. 22. The Saviour's blood and rigbteousftess 
My beauty is, my glorious dress ; 
Thus well array'd 1 need not fear, 
When in his presence 1 appear. 

None of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself, for 
whether we live, we live unto the Lord, and whether we die, we die 
unto the Lord ; whether we live therefore or die, we are the 
Lord's : for to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, 
that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. 

Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection : 
on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests 
of God and of Christ. 

Glory be to Him who is the resurrection and the life, who 
quickeneth us, while in this dying state, and after we have ob- 
tained the true life, 4oih not suffer us to die any more. 

Glory be to Him in the church which waiteth for Him, and in 
that which is around Him, for ever and ever. Amen» 

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the 
communion of the Holy Ghost, be with us all. Amen. 



LITANY AT BURIALS. 

No. 2. 

Lord, have mercy upon us. 

Christy have mercy vpon us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 

Christ, hear us. 

Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name ; thy 
kingdom come ; thy will he done in earth, as it is in heaven : give us 
this day our daily bread ; and forgive us our trespasses, as we 
forgive them that trespass against us ; and lead us not into 
temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the Icing dom, and 
the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen, 



LITANY AT BURIALS. 



xxxi 



Holy Father, accept us as thy children in thy beloved Son, Jesus 
Christ, who came forth from thee, and came into the world, was 
made flesh, and dwelt among us, took on him the form of a 
servant, and hath redeemed us, lost and undone human creatures, 
from all sin and from death with his holy and precious blood, 
and with his innocent suffering and dying; to the end thai w« 
should be his own, and in his kingdom live under him and serve 
him, in eternal righteousness, innocence, and happiness ; foras- 
much as he, being risen from the dead, liveth and reigneth, world 
without end. 

Therefore, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from 
henceforth ; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their 
labours. 

Whosoever liveth and believeth in Christ, shall never die ; for 
He is the resurrection and the life, and went to prepare a place 
for us, and will come again, and receive us unto himself, that 
where he is, there we may be also. 

Meanwhile none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to 
himself; for whether we live, we live unto the Lord, and whether 
we die, we die unto the Lord ; whether we live therefore or die, 
we are the Lord's : for to this end Christ both died, and rose, and 
revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. 

Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection : 
on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests 
of God and of Christ. 

O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory ? 
Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord 
Jesus Christ. Amen, 



T. 14. Now to the earth let these remains* 
In hope committed be. 
Until the body changed obtains 
Bless'd immortality. 



♦ Daring the singing of this verse the corpse is committed to the grave. 



xxxi 



LITANY AT BURIALS. 



We poor sinners pray ; 

Hear us, gracious Lord and God. 

And keep us in everlasting" fellowship with our brother (sister) 
(or with this child) N. N. whose remains we here inter, and with 
the whole church triunnphant, and let us eternally rest with him 
(her) in thy presence from our labours. Amen. 

(* As touching children, Jesus saith, Suffer the little children 
to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the king- 
dom of God. Verily I say unto you, whosoever shall not re- 
ceive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter 
therein.) 

We desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is far better : 
we shall never taste death ; and we shall attain unto the resur- 
rection of the dead ; for the body, which we shall put off, this 
grain of corruptibility, shall put on incorruption : our flesh shall 
rest in hope. 

The Father and the Son, who quicken whom they will, and 
the Spirit of Him who raised up Jesus from the dead, will 
also quicken this body, because the Spirit of God hath dwelt 
in it. 

Glory be to Him who is the resurrection and the life. He was 
dead, and behold he liveth for evermore. And he that believeth 
in Him, though he were dead, yet shall he live. 

Glory be to Him in the church which waiteth for Him, and in 
that which is around Him, for ever and ever. Amen. 

T. 79. While here, the great salvation, 
Procured by Jesus' passion, 

Our fav'rite theme shall bo: 
By virtue of his merit, 
We shall true life inherit 

In heaven to all eternity. 

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God, and the 
communion of the Holy Ghost, be with us all. Amen. 



* To be used only at the burial of a child. 



HYMNS. 



I. THE WORD OF GOD. 



1.^ T. 119. 

HOLY Lord, :!|: 

Holy and Almighty Lord, 

Thou, who, as the great Creator, 

By all creatures art adored ; 

Source of universal nature. 

And to man, redeemed with Jesus' 

Gracious God. .11 : (blood, 

2 Thanks and praise, ;||- 

Lord our God be ever thine, 

That thy word to us is given. 

Teaching us with power divine, 

That the Lord of earth and heaven, 

Everlasting life for us to gain, 

Once was slain. :jj: 

S Day nor night, 

Xever let us hold our peace ; 

In his blood-bought congregation 

Never shall his praises cease ; 

God, as man, made an oblation, 

Suffer'd, bled, and died, my soul, for 

Joyful be. :||: (thee; 

4 Lord our God, 

May thy precious, saving word, 

Till our race is here completed, 

Light unto our path afford ; 

And, when in thy presence seated, 

We to thee will render for thy grace 

Ceaseless praise. 

2 * T. 22. 

(cease, 

GOD'S holy word, which ne'er shall 
Proclaimeth pardon, grace and peace, 
Directs to Jesus and his blood, 
And teacheth us the will of God. 

2 As fallen creatures could not bear 
The awful voice of God to hear, 

By men the Spirit of the Lord 
Keveard God's holy covenant word. 

3 This sacred word exposctli sin, 
Convinceth ns that we're unclean ; 
Points out the wretched, fallen state 
Of all mankind, both small and great. 



4 It also shows God's boundless grace 
Towards the fallen human race, 
Eternal life to every one 

Who turns to Jesus Christ his Son. 

(heart 

5 This gospel cheers the poor in 
And heavenly riches doth impart ; 
Sets forth the mystery of the cross, 
And that Christ's blood atoned for 

us ;— 

6 It gathers God's elect, a flock, 
Grounded on Jesus Christ the rock, 
Serves to instruct us and reprove, 
Confirms our hope, inflames our 

love ;— 

7 Preserves believers in the faith 
Of Christ and his atoning death; 
Prompts us to do God"s holy will, 
And leads us safe to Salem's hill. 

(Lord ! 

8 Receive our cordial thanks, O 
For granting us thy holy word ; 

O may we thereby guided be, 
Till we in heaven shall dwell with 
thee. 

3.* T. 84. 

DEAREST Jesus, we are here, 
By thy word to gain instruction ; 
Grant to us an open ear, 
And thy Spirit's manuduction ; 
That we freed from things terrestrial 
May aspire to joys celestial. 

2 Reason gives no saving light 
Unto fallen human nature ; 
But thy Spirit clears our sight, 
Makes the sinner a new creature ; 
And by his divine emotion 
Prompts our hearts to true devotion . 

3 Holy Ghost, eternal God, 

We now humbly ask the favour: 
Shed in all our hearts abroad 
The great love of God our Saviour; 
Bless our prayer and meditation, 
And accept our supplication. 



2 



WORD OP GOD. 



4. T. 106. 

SPIRIT of truth, essential God, 
Who didst the saints of old inspire, 
Shed in their hearts thy love abroad, 
And touch their lips with sacred fire: 
Thou Guide divine, who dost impart 
The truth to man, instruct each 
heart. 

2 Most holy and Almighty Lord, 
Whose presence fills both earth and 

heaven, 

May we believe thy written word, 
Which was by inspiration given : 
Thou only canst thyself explain 
As truth divine to fallen man. 

3 Come, thou divine Interpreter, 
Our sloth & ignorance thou know'st : 
Ah ! teach us humbly to revere 
The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
For all the mercy, truth and grace 
We in the holy scriptures trace. 

5. T. 23. 

'TWAS by an order from the Lord, 
The ancient prophets spoke his 
word; 

His Spirit did their tongues inspire, 
And warm'd their hearts with hea- 
venly fire. 
2 O God, my eyes with pleasure look 
On the dear volume of thy book; 
There my Redeemer's face I see. 
And read his name who died for me. 

.3 Let the false raptures of the mind 
Be lost and vanish in the wind ; 
Here I can fix my hope secure ; 
This is thy word and must endure. 

6. * T. 22. 

LORD Jesus, with thy children stay 
Till dawn of thy eternal day ; 
And let thy glorious gospel-light 
Meanwhile dispel the gloom of night. 

2 In these degenerate, evil days 
We pray for constancy and grace. 
That we keep pure, most gracious 

Lord, 

Thy holy sacraments and word. 

3 Thy sacred word is all our boast; 
In this thy church can boldly trust ; 
This doth alone to bliss direct: 
All other doctrines we reject. 



4 Lord, from such teachers us pre- H 

serve, f swerve, 

Who from the lioly scriptures - 
And by false doctrines would de- 
ceive 

Those who thee love & thee believe. 

5 The cause & glory, Lord, are thine ; j 
Thy word is pure and truth divine : i 
Assist us to rely on thee. 

And k«ep us thine eternally. 

7* T. 16. 

FROM the doctrines I'll ne'er waver | 
In the holy scriptures stored; I 
O what sweetness do t savour 
In each sacred covenant-word, 

2 And if I myself examine, 
While the book I 'fore me hold. 

To each truth my heart saith Amen ; 
One the other doth unfold. 

3 Speak, O Lord, thy servant heareth 
With deep awe attentively : 
What thy holy word declareth 
Shall my rule and practice be. 

8. T. 22. 

(learn, 

FAIN would I, dear Redeemer, 
Fain what is excellent discern ; 
Thy will would search, my duty 
know ; 

O let thy word the secret show. 

2 Sigh aflej- sigh to thee I send. 
That I thy word may comprehend. 
That word, which learnt and under- 
stood. 

Affords the soul a lasting food. 

3 Let human arts make others wise. 
My learning from the cross shall rise, 
Thy wounds, thy passion, death and 

grave 

Are all the knowledge that I crave. 

4 With pity view me at thy feet; 
To be instructed. Lord, I wait: 
Here will I lie, nor wish to rise. 
Till by thy cross I am made wise. 

9. * T. 97. 

GIVE us thy Spirit, Lord, that we 
With gladness and humility 
The holy scriptures may believe. 
And with a grateful heart receive 



WORD OF GOD. 



3 



As thy own word, to make us truly 
wise, 

And not as man's invention or de- 
vice. 

10. T. 97. 

HERE in thy presence we appear, 
Lord Jesus Christ, thy word to hear; 
Our wandering thoughts and hearts 

incline (vine ; 

With thirst to imbibe thy word di- 
That all our minds, drawn from 

this earth to thee, 
May love thee more, and serve thee 

faithfully. 

2 God, Holy Spirit, now impart 
Thy unction to each longing heart ; 
Us with thy heavenly light and fire 
To sing to pray, and preach Inspire ; 
Thus blest in spirit and in truth 
shall we 

Give praise unto the Father, Son, 
and Thee. 

11. T. 14. 

JESUS, thy word is my delight. 
There grace and truth are seen; 

Ah ! could I study day and night, 
And meditate therein. 

2 The gospel, as a polish'd glass, 
Thy glory lets us see ; 

And by beholding there thy face 
We're render'd like to thee. 

3 O Lamb of God, the book unseal, 
And to our hearts explain ; 

Let all its life and spirit feel. 
And heavenly wisdom gain. 

4 Thntthou for us didst live and die, 
Make known to us, dear Lord ; 

To us the promises apply, 
Contained in thy word. 

12. T. 22. 

O HOW I love thy holy word, 
Thy gracious covenant, O Lord; 
It guides me in the peaceful way ; 
I'll think upon it all the day. 

(wealth. 

2 Wliat are the mines of shining 
The strength of youth, the bloom of 
health? (those 
What are all joys compared with 
Thine everlasting word bestows? 



13. T. 14. 

HOW precious is the book divine, 

By inspiration given, 
Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine, 

To guide our souls toheaven^ 

2 It sweetly cheers our drooping 
In this dark vale of tears; (hearts, 

Life, light, and joy it still imparts, 
And quells our rising fears. 

3 This lamp thro' all the tedious 
Of life shall guide our way, (night 

Till we behold the clearer light 
Of everlasting day. 



14.* T. S3. 

O WHAT peace divinely sweet 

Fills my soul when I've the favour 

To sit down at Jesus' feet. 

And his gracious words to savour; 

Then [ open heart and ear; 

What he saith finds entrance there. 



15. T. 89. 

PRECIOUS Bible ! what a treasure! 
Does the word of God afford; 
All I want for life and pleasure, 
Food and medicine, shield and sword; 
Let the world account me poor, 
Having this I need no more. 

2 Food to which the world's a 

stranger 
Here my hungry soul enjoys ; 
Of excess there is no danger, 
Though it fills, it never cloys: 
On a dying Christ I feed, 
He is meat and drink indeed. 

3 When ray faith is faint and srckly, 
Or when Satan wounds my mind; 
Cordials to revive me quickly. 
Healing medicines here I find ; 

To the promises I flee, 
Each affords a remedy. 

4 In the hour of dark temptation: 
Satan cannot make me yield; 
For this word of consolation 

Is to me a mighty shield ; 

While the sciipture truths are sure, 

From his malice I'm secure. 



4 



THE FALL AND 



5 



16 * T. 58. 

MOST gracious God, to thee we ren- 
der praise, 

Since thy blest word, replete with 
truth and grace, 

Teacheth us to know thee and seek 
thy favour; 



To us it proveth a life-giving savour ^ 
Through Jesus Christ. 

17 * T. 11. 

LET the splendour of thy word 
Light miio our path afford ; 
That we in thy truth and grace 
May proceed throughout our race. 



IL THE FALL AND REDEMPTION OF MAN. 



18.* T. 166. 

WHEN Adam fell, the frame entire 

Of nature w. s infected; 
The source, whence came the poison 

W' as not to be corrected, (dire, 
The lust accurst, indulged at first. 

Brought death as its production ; 
But God's free grace hath saved our 

From misery and destruction, (race 

2 By one man's guilt we were enslav- 
To sin, death and the devil ; (ed 

But by another's grace are saved 
Through faith from all this evil : 

And as we all by Adam's fall 
Were sentenced to perdition ; 

So for us hath Christ by his death 
Regained life's fruition. 

3 Since God bestow'd his only Son 
On his rebellious creature, 

To save our souls which were un- 
And free our sinful nature (done, 

From shame and guilt by his blood 
His death and resurrection ; (spilt. 

Do not delay, make sure this day 
Thy cal.ing and election. 

4 I send my cries unto the Lord, 
My heart implores this favour, 

To grant me of his livin'4 word 

A never-failing savour ; 
That sin and shame may lose their 

To hinder my salvation : (claim, 
In Christ, the scope of all my hope, 

I fear no condemnation. 

5 His word's a lamp unto my feet. 
My souls best information; 

My surest guide and path to meet 

Eternal consolation ; 
This light, where'er it doth appear, 

Revealeth Christ our Saviour 
Unto the lo?t, who firmly trust 

In him alone for ever. 



19.* T. 132. 

OUR whole salvation doth depend 
On God's free grace and Spirit: 

All our best works can ne'er defend 
A boast in our own merit: 

Derived is our righteousness 

From Christ and his atoning grace ; 
He is our Mediator. 

2 The Law cried. Justice must be 

done. 

And man doom'd to damnation ; 
But Mercy sent the eternal Son, 

Who purchased our salvation, 
Endured the cross, despised the 
shame. 

And answer'd every legal claim, 
To spare the sons of Adam. 

3 Christ having all the law fulfilled, 
Thro' his blest cross and passion, 

Is now the rock whereon we build 
Our faith and whole salvation : 
We call him Lord our righteousnuss 
Whose death hath purchased life and 
grace, 

And ransom'd us for ever. 

4 The law reveaTd sin's sinfulness, 
Enhanced the accusation ; 

The gospel tenders saving grace, 

To sinners consolation ; 
Bids all lay hold on Jesus' cross : 
The law could ne'er retrieve our loss 

Ev'n with our best performance. 

5 True faith by Jesus in us wrought, 
By works is manifested; 

That faith is empty, which is not 
By works of love attested ; 

Yet faith alone us justifies ; 

Love to our neighbour but implies 
We are sincere believers. 



REDEMPTION OF MAN. 



6 



20* T. 166. 

(place, 

WHEN the due time had taken 
God look'd upon the sons of men, 
Sasvthem a sinful, cursed race, 
Perverse, polluted, and unclean : 
Then Jesus came to set us free, 
And for our guili to shed his blood : 
His death procured our liberty, 
And reconciled us unto God. 

2 Our Lord now calleth constantly : 
Come, sinners, come to me and live ; 
Surrender ye yourselves to me, 
Rep(mting sinners I receive: 

My life I freely gave for you ; 
Now all your wants I will supply, 
Yea, pardon, rest, and life bestow ; 
O turn to me, why will ye die ? 

3 Sinners, attend to Jesus' voice; 
He is the Lord our righteousness : 
Mourn not, but in his name rejoice, 
Accept of his redeeming grace ; 

He fills the hungry soul with good, 
The thirsty heart'may take its fill; 
He guides us in th.e narrow road 
That leads to Salem's blessed hill. 

f prayer, 

4 Ah! come, Lord Jesus, hear our 
Thou worthy Son of God most high. 
We humbly ask : our souls prepare 
That we may to Ihy mercy fly ; 
That we may all believe on thee, 
And on thy flesh and blood may feed. 
True members of thy body be, 

For ever join'd to thee, our Head. 

21.* T. 89. 

IN thine image. Lord, thou mad'st 
Gavest me being out of love ; (me, 
Though I fell yet thou hast sent me 
Full redemption from above : 

Sacred Love, I long lo be 

Thine to all eternity. 

2 Love, by whom I was ordained 
To salvation, rest, and peace, 
Ev'n before I life obtained, 

Or could know thy saving grace : 
Love almighty and divine, 
I would be for ever thine. 

3 Love, who hast for me endured 
Keenest pains of death and hell ; 
Love whose sufferings have procured 
3Iore for me than tongue can tell ; 

Sacred Love, &c. 



4 Love, my life, and my salvation, 
Light and truth, eternal Word, 
Thou alone dost consolation 

To my sinking soul afford : 
Love almighty, <&.c. 

5 Love, thy yoke I gladly carry, 
It is easy, gentle, light ; 

Grant that I may ne'er be weary 
Thee to serve with all my might : 
Sacred Love, &c. 

6 Love who intercedes! in heaven 
For my soul when I'm oppress'd, 
Bear'st my worthless name engraven 
Upon thy high-priestly breast: 

Love almighty, &c. 

7 Love, thou me wilt raise to glory 
From the grave, the bed of dust, 
And as conqueror place before thee, 
Crown'd wiih bliss among the just; 

Sacred Love, I long to be; 
Thine to all eternity. 

22. ^ T. 590. 

CHRIST, the good Shepherd, God's 

From all eternity, (own Son, 
Urged by his love, exchanged his 

For human misery ; (throne 
His wand'ring sheep gone far astray 

He sought with pungent pain, 
And did for all a ransom pay 

To bring them home again. 

2 One of those sheep, in deserts lost. 

Art thou, my sinful soul; 
His life it hath the Shepherd cost 

To save and make thee whole : 
Now hear his voice with gratitude, 

Call on his saving name ; 
For thee he shed his precious blood, 

And now his own doth claim. 

23. T. 79. 

THOU holy, spotless Lamb of God, 
Didst leave thy glorious blest abode 

In love to sinners vile, 
To bleed for fallen Adam's race, 
Who were accurst, unclean, & base, 

Entangled fast by Satan's guile. 

2 Thou, fur their sake who hated 
thee, 

Didst shed thy blood upon the tree, 
Thy life for ours didst give ; 



7 



THE FALL AND 



Thou barest our curse ; our debt was 
paid. 

Thy soul for sin an oftering made. 
Thou diedst, that we with th^e 
might live. 

3 Thus hast thou bought us with thy 

blood, 

That price accepted was by God ; 

With him we are at peace ; 
No wrath remains on any one, 
Who will but come unto tho Son, 

Take and put on his righteousness. 

4 Never may I depart from thee ; 
Thou hast procured my liberty. 

Thanks to thy boundless grace : 
Thy wounds, whereon I trust by 
faith, 

My refuge are from sin and death, 
My feeble soul's abiding-place. 

24*. T. 221. 

YE bottomless depths of God's infi- 
nite love, 

In Jesus Christ to us reveaPd ! 

Its motions how burning, how flam- 
ing they prove, 

Though from man's wisdom quite 
concealM : 

Whom dost thou love 1 Sinners, the 
vilest race ; 

Whom dost thou bless ? Children, 
who scorn 'd thy grace ; 

O Boing most gracious! whom an- 
gels adore, 

Thoutakest delight in things worth- 
less and poor. 

2 Our thirsting can never, O merci- 

ful God ! 

Equal thy love and boundless grace; 
On us thou more blessings and love 

hast bostow'd, (passes: 
Than strip s deserved o\ir tres- 
O teach us to trust thy fidelity, 
And closely united with Christ to be, 
The Spirit's kind teachings in all 

things to prove, 
Yea, live to thy hoT\our, thee serve, 

praise, and love. 

3 We pray thee, O^eing most gra- 

cious and mild ! 
Instruct our minds and teach us now, 
So that in Immanuel, thine image 

and child, (know. 
How great thy name is, we may 



Ah ! show us how easy it is to bear 
Thy yoke, and to trust thy paternal 
care. 

That, till the short period of this 

life shall end, 
Our faith and our love may their 

author commend. 

25. T. 14. 

HOW sad our state by nature is! 

Our sin how deep it stains ! 
How Satan binds our captive sou's 

Fast in his slavish chains ! 

(grace, 

2 But there's a voice of sovereign 
Sounds from the sacred word : 

Ho ! ye despairing sinners, come, 
Believe in Christ the Lord. 

3 My soul, obey the gracious call, 
And haste to gain relief ; 

1 would believe thy promise. Lord; 
O help mine unbelief. 

4 To the dear fountain of thy blood, 
Incarnate God, I fly : 

Here let me wash nry spotted soul . , 
From crimes of deepest dye. 

5 A guilty, weak and helpless worm, 
Into thy arms I fall : 

Be thou my strength and righteous- 
My Jesus and my All. (ness, 

26. T. 582. 

NOT one of Adam's race, 

If in the balance tried. 
Can by his works of righteousness 

'Fore God be justified : 
The works which we have done 

Are all, alas, unclean; 
Bnt we are saved by faith alone, 

And cleansed thereby from sin. 

2 Ye sinners, who with grief 
Your condemnation feel, 

Look up to Jesus for relief, 

And to his blood appeal ; 
God gave his only Son, 

That sinners who believe, 
Might not be lost, but be his own, 

And in his kingdom live. 

27. T. 14. 

I, WITH the human fallen race, 
Lay weltering in my blood ; 

O'erwhelm'd with shame and deep 
disgrace 
And banished far from God. 



REDEMPTION OP MAN. 



8 



2 The loving Jesus passing by, 
His bowols yearn'd to see 

Me, wretched sinner, helpless lie 
In deepest misery. 

3 Inclined to me in tenderness, 
My soul he would relieve 

From all its misery and distress: 
He sa:d, Arise and live. 

4 He wash'd away my every stain, 
Andcleans'd me in his blood ; 

Decfc'd me with righteousness di- 
vine. 

And brought me nigh to God. 

5 My henrt no condemnation fears, 
Nor hell, nor Satan dreads: 

Christ at the mercy seat appears. 
His blood ray pardon pleads. 

6 Against the fiercest powers of heii 
He is my strength and shield; 

Beneath his cross I safely dwell; 
He fights, I win the field. 

7 Since he became my sacrifice, 
My bonds and chains he broke; 

Now to my willing neck he ties 
His soft and easy yoke. 

8 A pardon'd sinner I remain, 
But sin its power hath lost; 

Sin still I have, but grace doth reign ; 
Mercy is all my boast. 

9 Arise, my ransom'd soul, rejoice 
In endless happiness ; 

Open to thee is paradise, 
Go in and take thy place. 

28. T. 22. 

LORD, I am vile, conceived in sin. 
And born unholy and unclean ; 'fall. 
Sprung from the man whose guilty 
Corrupts his race, and taints us all. 

2 Soon as we draw our infant breath, 
The seeds of sin engender death; 
The law demands a perfect heart, 
But we're defiled in every part. 

3 O God ! crente my heart anew. 
And form my spirit pure and true ; 
O! make me wise bi;times to see 
My danger and my remedy. 

4 Behold, I fall before thy face; 

My only refuge is thy grace: (clean, 
No outward forms can make me 
The leprosy lies deep within. 



5 My sin I feel, my guilt I know, 
Thy blood can make me white as 
snow; (voice. 
Lord, let me hear thy pardoning 
And make my broken heart rejoice. 

29. T. 22. 

WHEN justice did demand its due. 
And sins increased the dreadful 
strife, 

My Saviour to my succour flew, 
And by obedience bought my life. 

2 My ransom from the power of sin 
Could not be paid on other terms ; 
Run, hide thyself, my soul, within 
Thy bleeding Saviour's out-stretch'd 

arms. 

3 The law condemns, & justice cries 
For dreadful vengeance without end, 
But when to Christ I turn my eyes 
He tells me he will stand my friend. 

4 God now to man is reconciled 
In Jesus his beloved Son : 

1 am become his favour'd child ; 
Christ's dying love my heart hath 

won. 

5 What can be laid unto my charge, 
When Gcd saith. Freely I forgive ? 
Tho' Satan on my crimes enlarge, 
Christ saith, I shall not die, but live. 

6 The curses which the law of God 
Pronounced o'er me, he freely bore; 
I'm now, by faith in Jesus' blood, 
Acquitted of sin's dreadful score. 

7 Away then doubts & anxious fears, 
Be silent all my needless sighs; 
My Saviour wipes away my tears. 
O'er sin and death I conqueror rise. 

30. T. 79. 

ARISE, ye who are captive led,- 
Complain no more, for Christ our 
Head 

From sin can set you free: 
Redemption Jesus freely gives. 
Repenting sinners he receives, 

He came lo save both thee and me. 

2 He meekly all our sorrows bore, 
Us fallen sinners to restore 

To life and liberty : 
For us he sufTer'd deep distress. 
Was without form or comeliness; 

O depth of love, O mystery \ 



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INCARNATION 



3 The Almiglity Judge condemned 

was, 

That he by death might gain our 
cause ; 

The Prince of life was slain : 
And since he suffered in our stead, 
We need no condemnation dread, 

Eternal life in him we gain. 

4 The Holy One, made sin for us, 
Was nail'd to the accursed cross. 

And shed his precious blood ; 



Thus he obtained a righteousness 
For all who mourn for pardoning 
grace; (God. 
Thro' Jesus we have peace with 

5 Rejoice, O heavens, & earth reply ! 
With praise, ye sinners, fill the sky, 

All grace his death procures ; 
Your woes to blessings he will 
change, 

You in his children's order range, 
Thro' him eternal life is yours. 



III. THE INCARNATION AND BTRTH OF JESUS CHRISTi 



31.* T. 97. 

JESUS, the almighty son of God, 
Takes up with mortals his abode ; 
He who was sworn to Abraham, 
Who ever was and is the same, 
Came in due time and mysteries re- 
veal'd, 

Which from the world's foundation 
were conceal'd. 

2 We, dead in sins and trespasses, 
The narrow way to life and peace 
Had neither will nnr power to find; 
Nor were our stubborn hearts in- 
clined (know, 

To wish, or seek that happiness to 
Which love alone on sinners could 
bestow. 

3 Then love brake forth, Behold me 

still 

Prepared, O God ! to do thy will; 
1 freely come, I freely die. 
For guilty man to satisfy : 
I in his stead will suifjr on the tree, 
From sin, and death, and hell to set 
him free. 

4 And thus, to save our souls from 

guilt, (si)ilt; 
Our Surety's precious blood was 
The sins of all on him were laid. 
And he for all hath fully paid : 
Now God, as children, freely will re- 
ceive 

Repenting sinners who in Christ be- 
lieve. 

5 Out of mere grace unmerited, 
Salvation showers upon our head ; 



Because the Lamb was crucified, 
Because the Lord of glory died, 
Are we invited to receive a crowm. 
Before the world was made ordain'd 
our own. 

32.* T. 22. 

TO God we render thanks and praise. 
Who pitied mankind's fallen race, 
And gave his dear and only Bon, 
That us as children he might own. 

(lence, 

2 What grace, what great benevo- 
Whai love, surpassing human sense ! 
For this great work no angel can 
Him duly praise, much less a man. 

3 The Word eternal did assume 
Our flesh &. blood, and man become : 
The First and Last with wonder see 
Partake of human misery. 

4 He came to ?eek and save the lost ; 
We sinn'd &he would bear the cost^ 
That we might share eternal bliss; 
O what unbounded love was this ! 

.V For what is all the human race, 
That Gf d should show such match- 
less grace, claim 
To give his Son, that we might 
Life everlasting in his name? 

Cpise 

6 How wretched they who still des- 
Jesus, the Pearl of greatest price ; 
Such as neglect to hear his voice. 
Must perish by their own free 
choice. 



OF CHRIST. 



10 



7 Unhappy those who turn away, 
Or such as carelessly delay I 
To meet their Savio'ur, tho' he came 
Their souls from misery to reclaim 

8 Come, sinners, Jesus will receive 
The worst of sinners ; come and live : | 
I'll dwell with you, our Saviour \ 

scith; ; 
Receive him in your hearts by faith. | 

9 Your crimes &. self-made holiness, \ 
Your carnal reason and distress ; 
Give up, and trust to Christ alone, 
Who did for all your sins atone. 

(grace, j 

10 Thus saved by God's unbounded j 
You'll humbly render thanks and i 

praise, >host, : 

With all the numerous ransom'd I 
To Father Son, and Holy Ghost. 

33. T. 590. 

BEHOLD, to us a Child is born, \ 

To us a Son is given ; 
Unto the wretched and forlorn j 

Descends the Lord from heaven : ! 
The promised seed, Immanuel, 

The everlasting God, and hell. 
Comes down to save from death 

Poor sinners by his blood. 

2 Great is the hidden mystery 

That God became a man : 
He had from all e'ernity, 

In mercy form'd a plan 
To save from misery and distress 

The fallen human race ; 
And now the Sun of righteousness 

His healing beams displays. 

The Father loved us as his own, 

Tho' we from him had stray'd, 
And freely gave his only Son 

To suffer in our stead ; 
The Son, in love to us declared, 

I come to do God's will ; 
And in this fallen world appeared, 

His counsel to fulfil. 

4 The Holy Ghost had long foretold 

That Jesus should appear ; 
And thus the patriarchs of old 

D:d his salvation share; 
Of him blest :\Iary did conceive, 

The holy child she bore; 
And he instructs us to believe 

In Christ, and him adore. 



5 Thus Father, Son, and Holy Ghost 
In this decree are one, 

To save us sinners, vile and lost, 

By Jesus Christ the Son : 
The' Father's love we plainly trace 

In Clirist, the incarnate Go'd ; 
What we possess of life and grace 

The Spirit hath bestow'd. 

'W^ord, 

6 Come, sinners. 'view the incarnate 
Who us and all things made ; 

This helpless babe is Christ the Lord, 

Tho' in a manger laid : 
For us to die is Jesus born, 

Adore his saving name : 
Rejoice, rejoice, for all that mourn 

May his salvation claim. 

34.* T. 151. 

HOW shall I meet my Saviour ? 

How shall I welcome thee 7 
What manner of beliaviour 

Is now required of me ? 

1 wait for thy salvation, 
Grant me thy Spirit's light, 

Thus will my preparation 
Be pleasing in thy sight. 

2 While with her fragrant flowers 
Thy Zion strews th\' way, 

' I'll raise with all my powers 
: To thee a grateful lay : 
I I'll thee, the King of glory, 
; For thy great goodness praise, 
I And thankfully adore thee 
Throughout my futuie days. 

3 Man, at his first creation 
With fairest gifts endow'd, 

Lost by his sad transgression 

The image of his God : 
But thou, almighty Saviour, 

Our losses to retrieve 
And us from death deliver, 

Thy heavenly throne didst leave. 

4 I lay in fetters groaning. 
Thou earnest lo set me free; 

My shame 1 was bemoaning, 
With grace thou clothedst me ; 

Thou raisedst me to glorv, 
Endowedst me with bliss, 

Which is not transitory, 
As worldly grandeur is. 

5 Love caused thy incarnation, 
Love brought t..ee down to me» 

Thy thirst for my salvation 
Procured my liberty; 



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INCARNATION 



O love beyond all measure, 
Wherewith thou dost embrace 

Mankind, 'midst all that pressure 
Which since the fall takes place. 

6 No sinful man's endeavour, 
Nor any mortal's care, 

Could draw his sovereign favour 

To sinners in despair : 
Uncall'd he comes with gladness, 

Us from the fall to raise, 
And change our grief and sadness 

To songs of joy and praise. 

7 Ye who with deep contrition 
Bemoan your sinful state, 

Fear not, Christ gives remission 

Of sins, however great; 
He comes, repenting sinners 

With life and love to crown, 
And make them happy winners 

Of glory like his own. 

35* T. 60. 

JESUS, all praise is due to thee. 
That thou wast pleased a man to be : 
O'ershadow'd by the Spirit's power, 
A virgin thee conceived and bore. 

Hallelujah. 

2 The Son of God, who framed the 

skies, 

Now humbly in a manger lies ; 

He who the earth's foundations laid, 

A helpless infant now is made. 

Hallelujah. 

3 The eternal and almighty God 
Assumes our feeble flesh and blood; 
He deigns with sinful men to dwell, 
Is God with us, Immanuel. 

Hallelujah. 

4 He is the Sun of righteousness. 
Which riseth with resplendent grace. 
And doth dispel sin's gloomy night, 
That we may share his saving light. 

Hallelujah, 

5 To grant us pardon, peace, and rest, 
He in this world became a guest, 
And open'd thro' himself, the way 
To life and everlasting day. 

Hallelujah. 

6 For therefore poor on earth he 

came, (claim. 
That we might heavenly riches 
To make us heirs of glory bright 
With all the ransom'd saints in light. 

Hallelujah. 



7 For us these wonders hath he 
wrought; 

To show his love surpassing thought; 
Then let us all unite to sing 
Praise to our Saviour, God, and 
King. Hallelujah. 

36 * T. 22. 

fsumes, 

REJOICE, our nature Christ as- 
Born of a virgin, lo, he comes, 
As the Messiah fore-ordain "d ; 
Adore and wonder, every land. 

2 He left his bright, his glorious 

throne, (down, 
He bow'd the heavens, to earth came 
And thus his wondrous race began, 
As God with God, & man with man. 

3 To save mankind from ruin sent. 
From God he came, to God he went 
He stoop'd to death and to the tomb,. 
Ere he his glory did resume. 

4 Behold a great, a heavenly light. 
From Bethlehem's manger shining 

bright 

Around those who in darkness dwell. 
The night of evil to dispel. 

5 Incarnate God, exert thy power, 
Arise, thou glorious Conqueror, 
Subdue sin, death, and every foe, 
Erect thy kingdom here below. 

37 * T. 167. 

RISE, my soul, shake of all sadness, 
Christ is near— thee to che^r; 
Angels sing with gladness ; 
Unto you is born a Saviour 
On this day ;— don't delay 
To accept God's favour. 

2 Our eternal, kind Creator 
Leaves his own— glorious throne. 
And assumes our nature: 

From perdition full exemption 
To procure, -^and endure 
Death for our redemption. 

3 O the amazing demonstration 
Of his love,— which we prove 
By his incarnation ! 

If mankind by him were loathed, 
How could he— deign to be 
With our nature clothed ? 



12 



OF CHRIST. 



13 



4 See your Saviour in a manger ; 
'Midst his own,— yet unknown, 
Treated like a stranger, 
Tended by an earthJy mother: 
Him believe,— and receive, 

He is Christ your brother. 

5 Lo, li€ in the manger lieth ; 
Full of grace,— truth and peace, 
Thus methinks he crieth : (ing. 
Cease, my brethren, now fromgriev- 
Anxiousuess,— and distress ; 

Your loss I'm retrieving. 

6 Ye that feel quite poor and needy, 
Come, who will,— take your fill, 
All things now are ready : 

He is come to be your Saviour, 
Full of love,— to remove 
Guilt and curse forever. 

7 Jesus hear my supplication, 
Grant me grace,— to embrace 
Thee as my salvation : 

Then like Simeon O what favour \, 

1 desire,— to retire 
Hence in peace for ever. 

38. T. 166. 

INFINITE Source whence all did 
spring, 

Thou of all things the Head& Lord, 
Thou mighty and eternal King, 
Who art in heav'n and earth adored : 
Thou whom the heavens cannot 
contain, (above, 
Didst deign to leave thy throne 
To be an infant poor and mean : 

0 mystery deep, O boundless love 1 

2 The. cause of this, I know it well, 
Was thy great love and my great wo ; 

1 was an heir of death and hell, 
This prompted thee to stoop so low; 
My misery moved llie God of grace, 
Who in the Father's bosom lay, 
When the due time had taken place, 
His deep compassion to display. 

3 What offering shall I bring to thee, 
Immanuel, my King and God ? 
Thou didst vouchsafe a man to be, 
To save me by thy precious blood ; 
Thou at whose birth the angels sing 
Peace upon earth, good will to men, 
To whom the sages humbly bring 
Their gifts, though thou appear so 

mean. 



4 This will I do, thou Child divine ! 
I'll give thee that for which thou 
earnest, 

My soul and body. Lord are thine, 
And them in love to me thou 

claim'st : 
My humble sacrifice receive. 
Dear Jesus, born to bleed for me, 
That I by faith in thee might live, 
And with Ihee live eternally. 

39. T. 58. 

01 COME and view the greatest 
mystery ; (and sky, 

He who made all the world, the seas, 
Now is born an infant: the virgin 
Mary 

Upon her arms the Lord of hosts 
doth carry, A feeble child. 

•2 He who prepared for every bird a 
nest, ' (rest. 

And gave the foxes holes wherein to 
Poverty endured, became a stranger 
111 his ovm. world ; then rested in a 
manger. The Lord of all. 

3 But why was Jesus born in po- 

verty ? 

Why did our Maker in a manger lie? 
"Twas that he might purchase life 

and salvation, 
And gain for us a glorious habitation 
In realms of bliss. 

4 O Jesus Christ ! thou X)nly holy 

child, (sinners spoil'd ! 

How canst thou show such love lo 
But since thou thus lovest, we now 

adore thee. 
We humbly praise thy name and 

bow before thee. Hallelujah. 

5 Thy sacred meritorious infancy 
Our crown and everlasting glory be : 
From world, sin, and Satun keep us 

estranged. 
Till we shall once around thy throne 
be ranged For evermore. 

40 T. 590. 

COME, ye redeemed of the Lord, 

Your grateful tribute bring. 
And celebrate with one accord, 

The birth of Christ our King: 
Let us With humble hearts repair 

(Faith will point out the road) 
To little Bethlehem, and there 

Adore the incarnate God. 



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INCARNATION 



14 



2 All glory to Immanuel's name, 
The choirs of angels sing ; 

Gladly these heralds peace proclaim, 

Peace from our God and King : 
Well might the shepherds haste 
away 

This wondrous babe to see ; 
Well might the sages homage pay, 
Before him bow the knee. 

3 We all have reason to rejoice. 
When we this mystery view, 

That God assumed our flesh & blood, 

O wonder ever new ! 
We humbly in the dust adore ; 

Lord, who is like to thee ! 
That thou, vile sinners to restore, 

Didst deign a man to be. 

41. T. 126. 

SINNERS, with adoration 
Receive this wondrous child, 

Who came and brought salvation, 
The eternal Father sty.'ed: 

Behold him with our nature drest, 
Divested of his glory. 

In his own world a guest. 

2 Behold, laid in a manger, 
The Ancient of all days ; 

Upon this heavenly stranger 
With awe and reverence gaze ; 

He who the world's foundation laid, 
Must now be fed and nourish'd 

By creatures whom he made. 

3 Though to his boundless mercy 
No limits can be set, 

Fet without controversy 

The mystery is great ; 
Angels into its depths can't pry, 

'Tis great, immense, stupendous : 
Immanuel, born to die I 

42. * T. 169. 

ATIISE, my spirit, bless the day 

Whereon the ages' Sire 
A child became ; thy homage pay, 

Receive him with desire. 
Tnis is the night in which he came, 
Was born and put on human frame, 

Us sinners to deliver 

From sin and death for ever. 

2 Glory to God, the angels sing, 
A child is born in weakness ; 

Glory to God : our heavenly King 
Descends, array'd in meekness : 



Hosanna, cry the sons of men, 
Hosanna, in the highest strain : 
Hosanna, God is gracious, 
Jehovah comes to bless us. 

3 Welcome, thou source of every 
O Jesus, King of Glory : [good, 

Welcome, thrice welcome, Lamb of 
To this world transitory; [God, 

In grateful hymns thy name I'll 
praise, [my days : 

With heart and voice throughout 
For thy blest incarnation 
Procured my salvation. 

4 Ah! Jesus, thy unworthy bride 
Deserved to be loathed, 

And yet thou hast her to thyself 
U]>on the cross betrothed : 

Her portion had been infamy, 

Eternal shame and misery, 
Hadst thou not left thy glory: 
Who duly can adore thee! 

5 O lovely infant ! thou art full 
Of grace above all measure ; 

Thou art more precious to my soul 

Than every other treasure : 
Come, Jesus, come, abide with me, 
O let my heart thy dwelling be! 
Then I "without cessation 
Shall joy in thy salvation. 

43. T. 79. 

ALL glory be to God on high ; 
Ye sons of Adam, fill the sky 

With praise and thankfulness; 
God, moved by everlasting love, 
Decreed with his dear Son above, 

A sinful world to save and bless. 

2 Stand still and see what God hath 
His only and beloved Son [done ; 

For us he freely gave ; 
For us and for the numerous race 
Of fallen sinners, vile and base : 
Yea, ev'n the worst he came to save. 

3 He as a poor mean child was born ; 
His birth no palace did adorn, 

A manger was his bed ; 
Look, look upon this rising Sun, 
Till tears of love your eyes o'er-run : 

This lovely Babe is Christ our 
Head. 

44. T. 11. 

WHAT good news the angels bring ! 
What glad tidings of our King ! 



14 



OF CHRIST. 



15 



Christ the Lord is born to-day, 
Christ, who takes our sins away. 

'2 He who rules both heaven & earth. 
Hath in Bethlelieiii his bir h ; 
Him shall all the faithful see, 
And rejoice eternally. 

3 Lift your hearts and voices high, 
With tiosannas fill the sky : 
Glory be to God above. 

Who is infinite in love. 

4 Peace on earth, good will to men : 
Xow with us our God is seen ; 
Angels join liis name to praise, 
Help to sing redeeming grace. 

o Jesus is the loveliest name, 
This the angel doth proclaim ; 
Sinners poor he came to save, 
They in him redemption have. 

6 They who see themselves undone. 
And take refuge to the Son, 
They shall all be born again, 
And with him in glory reign. 

45 * T. 11. 

ALL the world give praises due ; 
God is faithful, God is true ; 
He to man doth comfort send. 
In his Son, the sinners" friend. 

2 What the fathers wish'd of old, 
What the promises foretold. 
What the seers did prophesy, 

Is fulfiird most gloriously. 

3 My salvation, welcome be ; 
Thou, my portion, praise to the-e ; 
Come, and make thy blest abode 
In my heart, O Son'of God ! 

4 Grant thy comforts to my mind, 
Since I'm helpless, poor, and blind ; 
O may I in faith abide 

Thine, and never turn aside I 

5 Jesus, when in majesty 
Thou Shalt come my judge to be, 
Grant in grace that I may stand 
Justified at thy right hand. 

46.^ T. 22. 

IMMANUEL. to thee we sing, 
Thou Prince of life, almighty King, 
That thou, expected ages'past, 
Didst come to visit us at last. 



2 Thou. Lord, tho' heaven belongs 

to thee, 

On earth a stranger deigii'st to be : 
Thou clothest all. yet n-ear'sr adre?5 

. Which doth the poorest state ex- 

j press. 

I (head, 

3 On wither'd grass reclines thy 
A wretched manger is thy bed: 
Tho' thou appearest among thine 

own, 

j Xo kindness unto tliee is shown. 
' ',thou 
I 4 I thank thee, gracious Lord, that 
' On my account did.-^t stoop so low: 
! O that my words, my works & ways, 
I May all proclaim thy matchless 
I 'praise. 

\ 47.* T. 22. 

; (bore, 
I CHRIST, whom the Virgin Alary 

We all with humble hearts adore; 

O might all nations, tribes, and 
tongues. 

To our Immanuel raise their songs. 

2 God, who to all things being gave, 
The fallen human race to save, 
I Assumed our feeble flesh and blood, 
i And for our debt as surety stood 

! 3 He who the wants of all supplies. 
Xow in a manger helpless lies ; 
He, who the whole creation feeds. 
An earthly mother's nursing need.s. 

4 The angels at his birth rejoice. 
And sing his praise \^"ith cheerful 

voice ; born. 
The shepherds, hearing Christ is 
To Jesus our chief Shepherd turn. 

'given. 

.5 Thanks to the Father now be 
Who sent his Sou to us from hf^aven: 
Thanks to the Son who saves the lost, 
Thanks to our Guide, the Holy 
Ghost. 

48.^ T. 22. 

TO-DAY we celebrate the birth 
Of Jesus Christ, who came on earth 
Man as his property to claim, 
And from perdition to redeem. 
•2 Av.'ake my heart ; my soul rejoice; 
Loo.k who in yonder manger lies ; 
Who is that child, so poor'and mean? 
'Tis he who all things doth sustain. 



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INCARNATION 



3 Welcome, O Welcome, noble 

guest, 

Who sinners not despised hast, 
But earnest into our misery : 
How shall we pay due thanks to 
thee ? 

4 Iramanuel, incarnate God, 
Prepare my heart for thy abode : 
O may I through thy aiding grace 
In all I do, show forth thy praise ! 

49. T. 16. 

CHRIST the Lord, the Lord most 

glorious, 
Now is born ; O shout aloud! 
Man by him is made victorious; 
Praise your Saviour, hail your God. 

2 Praise the Lord, for on us shineth 
Christ, the Sun of righteousness; 
He to us in love inclineth, 

Cheers our souls with pardoning 
grace. 

3 Praise the Lord, whose saving 

splendour 
Shines into the darkest night ; 
O what praises shall we render 
For this never ceasing light? 

4 Praise the Lord, God our salvation, 
Praise him who retrieved our loss; 
Sing with awe and love's sensation ; 
Hallelujah, God with us. 

50. T. 585. 

HAIL, thou vv'ondrous infant-stian- 
Born lost Eden to regain ; [ger 
Vfelcome in thy humble manger, 
Welcome to thy creature man ; 

Hail Immanuel, 
Thou who wast ere time began. 

2 Say, ye blest seraphic legions. 
What thus brought your Maker 

down ? 

Say, why did he leave your regions. 
Why forsake his heavenly throne? 

Notes melodious 
Tell the cause ; Good-will to man. 

3 We this offer'd Saviour needed. 
Hence we join your theme with joy ; 
We by none will be exceeded. 
While we laud this mystery ; 

And with wonder :|(: 
God incarnate gloiify. 



51. * T. 10. 

THE Sun of grace is rising, 
Man v^ith his beams rejoicing; 
He renders undone sinners 
Life's glorious heirs and winners. 

2 God makes with man his dwellin 
Free grace and truth revealing; 
Assumeth, clolhed in weakness, 
Of sinful flesh the likeness. 

3 What welcome shall I give thee, 
Or how shall I receive thee, 
Thou long predicte.i Saviour, 

In whom the lost find favour ? 

4 Accept our prayers and praises, 
O lovely infant Jesus I 

While at thy humble manger 
We hail thee, heavenly stranger, 

5 By all in earth and heaven 
To God be glory given, 
Who, by compassion moved, 
Gave up his Son beloved. 

6 Here, of Christ's incarnation 
And death, we make confession ; 
There, shall his love unbounded 
In nobler strains be sounded. 

52. * T. 83. 

TRULY, that eventful day. 
When the God of our salvation 
Helpless in a manger lay, 
Of our bliss laid the foundation ; 
Centuries had never gain'd, 
What he then for man obtain'd. 

2 But why do we Jesus see, 
Thus assuming human nature? 
Ah ! 'twas done for me, for me ; 
Tb redeem a wretched creature, 
Even me, yea thousands more ; 
Yet as mine 1 him adore. 

3 Of such love what mortal can 
Fathom the unbounded ocean ? 
God, the Holy One, loves man; 
Sink, my soul, in deep devotion ; 
First in love the plan he laid. 
And man in his image made. 

4 When this favour'd creature fell, 
Forfeiting his Lord s communion, 
And with Satan, sin and hell 
Formed a rebellious union; 

Still with love lost man he sought, 
And with blood & torments bought. 



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5 Stron^r far his love than death: 
Yea before the w.»rld's foundation, 
Ere first creatures drew their breath, 
Or the elements took station, 
Worms or seraphs had their place, 
Fixed stood his scheme of grace. 

6 Who would venture to explain, 
With what holy exultation 

He foretold his'blood-bought gain, 
What the heavenly hosts' sensation 
When, wiih joy and wonder mix'd, 
They beheld his purpose fix'd ? 

7 Scarce had Adam fall'n fromgrace, 
Ev'n in paradise ensnared, 

When with parent's tenderness 
God his will to save declared : 
Should not such great mercy move 
All to praise, adore, and love 7 

8 See the almighty God descend, 
At the time by liim directed, 
Thirty years on earth to spend. 
As a man despised, rejected, 

As a victim to be slain. 
His love's purpose to obtain. 

9 What sure prophecies foretold, 
And mysterious types depicted. 
Sacred covenants of old. 
Solemn promises predicted, 

All was made Amen and yea. 
On that great eventful day. 

10 What shall I now give to thee ? 
Take my heart as a ihank-ofFaring : 
What hast thou not done for me, 
By that life of Vv'o and suffering 7 
This restores far more than all 

1 had lost by Adam's fall. 

53. T. 5S5. 

MAN, by Satan's wiles deceived, 
Forfeited God's image bright : 
But Christ hath this loss retrieved, 
Brought redemption's plan to lighi: 
Glorious mystery ! God, revealed 
In the flesh, our fall made good. 

2 He the Mighty. He the Holy, 
Condescends with man to dwell ; 
See your Saviour, meek and lowly. 
Hail your God, Immanuel: 

We wait for him, he will save us; 
In his name we will be glad. 

3 We unite to render praises 
Unto our incarnate God: 
Singhosanna to Chiist Jesus, 
Who assumed our flesh and blood ; 



Blessed, blessed, he that cometh, 
In the name of God the Lord. 
4 Happy they v*'ho here adore him. 
As he in a manger lay ; 
Uncon founded they before him 
Will appear, and hear him say: 
Come, ye blessed of my Father, 
In my bliss and glory share. 

54. T. 595. 

REJOICE in Jesus' birth, 

To us a Son is given, 
To us a Child is born on earth, 

Who made both earth and heaven. 

2 His arm supports the sky, 
The universe sustains ; 

The God supreme, the Lord most 
The King Messiah reigns, (high, 

3 His name, his nature soar 
Beyond the angeis' ken. 

Yet whom the angelic hosts adore, 
He pleads the cause of men. 

4 Our Counsellor we praise. 
Our Advocate above, 

Who daily in his church displays 
His miracles of love. 

5 The almighty God is he, 
Author of life and bliss, 

The Father of eternity. 
The glorious Prince of peace. 

65. T. 585. 

HEAR, ye sinners, peace and par^ 
I Freely offered, glad receive ; (don 
iVor your hearts yet longer harden, 
Hear his voice and ye shall live : 
To God glory in the highest, 
On earth peace, good will to men. 

2 Meek and lowly see your Saviour 
Meet returning prodigals; 

He receives them into favour. 
Therefore come, 'tis God who calls; 
L^nto us a Son is given, 
Unto us a Child is born. 

3 Nov/ to Bethlehem we're invited. 
Or to Calvary, him to know ; 

But ere long we shall be cited. 
When the trump of God shall blow, 
'Fore the presence of his glory, 
As the Judge of quick and dead. 

4 Then on clouds in glory seated, 
! He'll pronounce their tinal doom, 



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Who, while here, tlio' oft entreated, 

For Jmmaiiue; found no room: 

Gracious Saviour, since Ihou callest, 

May not one of us refuse. 

.> May we all then stand before thee, 

Given unto thee without loss, 

As thy saints, who here adore thee, 

In the manger, on the cross : 

To God glory in the highest. 

On earth peace, good will to men. 

66. T. 16. 

WELCOME, blessed heavenly 

stranger! 
Open, Holy Gho&-t, mine eyes. 
Lead me to my Saviour's manger, 
Show me where my Jesus lies. 
2 O most Mighty, O most Holy, 
Far above the seraphs' thought ! 
Zion, view thy King, as lowly 
As inspired prophets taught. 

57. T. 585. 

PEACE on earth, heaven is pro- 

claiming : 
Peace descending from above, (ing, 
Peace, gnod will, lost man reclaim- 
Peace from God, God who is love ; 

Peace in Jesus, :|(: 
Peace that never shall remove. 
2 Glory to our great Creator, 
Glory in the highest strain : 
Glory to the Mediator, 
Both from angels and from men ; 

To Immanuel 
All the glory doth pertain. 

58. T. 22. 

MAKER of all things. Lord our God 
Now veil'd in feeble flesh and blood, 
To reconcile and set us free 
From endless wo and misery:— 
2 What heights, what depths of love 
divine 

In thy blest incarnation shine ! 
Let heaven & earth unite their lays 
To magnify thy boundless grace. 

59. T. 14. 

HOSANNA to the royal Son 

Of David's ancient line ! 
His natures two, his person one. 

Mysterious and divine. 



2 The root of David, here we find, 
And otfspring are the same ; 

Eternity and ti.ne are join d 
In our Immanuel's name. 

[men 

3 Blest that comes to wretched 
With peaceful news from heaven ; 

Hosannas in the highest strain 
To Christ the Lord be given. 

60. * T. 155. 

O THOU Day-spring from on high, 
When we, lost in deepest wonder. 
Duly ponder 

On thy love incoming down 
From thy throne. 
To save sinners from damnation, 
For thy love and great compassion 
Thee we praise, thank, and adore. 

61. * T. 14. 

A WONDROUS change Christ with us 
The praise is his alone ; [makes ; 

His ow^n to impart our nature takes 
To raise us to his throne. 

2 In servant's form, lo, he appears, 

Our freedom to obtain ; 
To show his love our shame he 
bears, 

And glory thus we gain. 

62. * T. 14. 

BOTH to the seraph and the w^orni 
God's goodness doth abound; 

He calms the sea, calls forth the 
And fructifies the ground, [storm 

2 But yet his mercy to man's race 
More richly was displayed ; 

He pitied us in our distress. 
And therefore flesh was made ;— 

3 That he as man m.ight sympathise 
With every grief we feel. 

And, being made a sacrifice, 
With blood our pardon seal. 

63. * T. 240. 

ALL hail, Immanuel, 
Eternal Word, all hail! 
O Jesus ! sinners' friend, 
Whose mercy knows no end^ 
Love made thee condescend 
With meo to make abode. 



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And. veird in flesh and blood. 

To bring us nigh to God : 

Thy sacred name we bless, 

Jesus, Jesus, 

TujI of truth and power ; 

Blessed, biessed. 

Blessed everniora. 

64. T. 5S6. 

I WILL rejoice in God my Saviour, 
And magnify this act of love ; 
I'm losiln wonder at his favour. 
Which him to leave his throne could 
move, 

To take upon him human nature. 
To suffer for his wretched creature, 

Dire anguish, keenest pain. 

And death-^mngs to sustain. 

My soul to gain. 

65. T. 159. 

WISDOM and power to Christ be- 
Who left his glorious throne ; IJong 
The new, the blessed gospel-song 
Is due to him alone ; 
Join all on earth in Jesus' praise, 
Join with the highest seraphs" lays : 
To us. to us God's Son is given. 
The Lord of earth and htaven. 

66. T. 167. 

COME, thou universal blessing. 
Thou, the woman's promised seed : 
Perfect bliss and joy unceasing, 
Deign throughout the earth to 
spread : 



By thy holy incarnation, 
; l.ife and death, our guilt remove. 
Visit uswiti! thy salvation. 
Bless us with thy heavenly love. 

67. T. 205. 

GRACIOUS Saviour, moved by 
love. 

Thou the lofty heavens didst bow. 
Thou didst leave thy throne above. 
With lost man to dwell below ; 
Here among us thou wilt be, 
We rejoice alone in thee, 
Here thy name we will record, 
O Immanuel, our Lord 1 

6S. T. 249. 

U'lTfl awe and deeply bow'd. 
We praise : ; the incarnate God. 
Who took our flesh and blood; 
Unto the child at Bethlehem. 
Whose birth the angelic choirs pro- 
claim, 

We our thank-offerings bring. 

And grateful sing 

Praise to our heaVenly King. 

69.* T. 39. 

TO GOD our Immanuel. made flesh 

as we are, 
Our Friend, our Redeemer, and 

Brother most dear, 
Be honour and glory : Let with one 

accord 

All people say, .\men. Give praise 
to the Lord. 



IV. THE XAME OF JESUS, AXD HIS WALK OX EARTH. 



70.^ T. 146. 

LORD Jesus, when I trace 

Thee as the ?reat Creator, 
With fear I hide my face ; 

But when in human nature 
I see thy deep distress. 

And lowliness of heart, 
I freely must confess 

That thou my brother art. 
•2 Therefore I'll thee adore 

With deep humiliation, 



And own thee evermore 
Lord of the whole creation ; 

' But thy humanity. 

Thy binh. thy life and death 

i Unite my soul to thee. 

While here on earth I breathe. 

; 71. T. 14. 

i HOW sweet the name of Jesus 
To a believer's ear ; [sounds 
I It soothes his sorrows, heals his 
; And drives away his fear, [wounds 



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NAME OF JESUS. 



2 It makes the wounded spirit whole 
And calms the troubled breast ; 

'Tis manna to the hungry soul, 
And to the weary rest. 

3 Jesus, the rock on which t build, 
My shield and hiding-place, 

My never failing treasury, fiU'd 
With boundless stores of grace :— 

4 Jesus, my Shepherd, Saviour, 

Friend, 

My Prophet, Priest, and King : 
My Lord, my life, my way, my end, 
Accept the praise I bring. 

5 Weak are the efforts of my heart, 
And cold my warmest thought ; 

But when I see thee as thou art, 
I'll praise thee as I ought. 

6 Till then I would thy love proclaim 
With every fleeting bieath : 

And may thy saving Jesus' name 
flefresh my soul in death. 

72. T. 14. 

JESUS, I love thy charming name, 
'Tis music to my ear ; 

1 gladly would thy praises sound. 
That earth and heaven might hear. 

2 Yes, thou art precious to my soul, 
In thee is all my trust ; 

Jewels to me are gaudy toys. 
And gold is sordid dust. 

[hea;t, 

3 O may thy name still cheer my 
And shed its fragrance there : 

The noblest balm for all its wounds. 
The cordial of its care. 

4 I'll speak the honours of thy name 
With my last lab'ring breath ; 

When speechless, thou shall be my 
My joy in life and death. [hope, 

73. * T. 58. 

SACRED name of Jesus, 
So great and holy, 

That all our tongues can never praise 
thee truly, 

'Fore thee we bow. 



2 Saving name of Jesus, 
In which salvation 

Is preach'd to. every kindred, tongue 
and nation, Alight all thee praise. 

3 Blessed name of Jesus, 
How efficacious 

To save, to sanctify, and to preserve 
us, Thee we adore. 

4 Jesus, blessed Jesus, 
Name so revered 

By all believers, they can Be'er be 
wearied In praising thee. 

5 Name for ever sacred, 
For ever precious; 

Let all within ue echo Jesus, Jesus, 
For evermore. 



74. T. 119. 

JESUS' name, .ij: 

Source of life and happiness ; 

In this name true consolation 

Mourning sinners may possess; 

Here is found complete salvation ; 

Blessed Jesus, we thy name will 

All our days. :||: [praise 

2 God with us, rjl: 
God appears in human frame ; 
In his name rejoice with gladness, 
Since to save lost man he came ; 
None need sink in hopeless sadness, 
For Immanuel is now with us, 
God with us. :||: 

75. * T. 11. 

JESUS is our highest good. 
He hath saved us by his blood ; 
May we love Jiim evermore, 
And his sacred name adore. 

2 Jesus, when stern justice said, 
Man his life hath forfeited, 
Vengeance follows by decree, 
Cried, Inflict it all on me. 

3 Jesus gives us life and peace, 
Faith, and love, and holiness; 
Every blessing, great or small, 
Jesus for us purchased all. 

4 Jesus therefore let us own, 
Jesus we'll exalt alone, 
Jesus hath our sins forgiven, 
Jesus' blood procured us heaven. 



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76. 



T. 14. 



IIY God a man, a man indeed, 

An infant truly poor : 
Born for a sinful race to bleed; 

Salvation to procure ! 

12 Who can describe the loveliness. 

Which was, blest Child, in thee ? 
Thy whole deportment heavenly 

And true humility. [grace 

3 According to the appointed plan, 
My infant Saviour grew 

In favour both with God and man, 
In years and stature too. 

4 My Saviour learned Joseph's trade. 
Was caird a ca' penter. 

And therefore that he earn'd his 
We justly may infer. [bread 

5 Often oppressed with human care, 
He to his F ather sighs, 

Or spends the night in fervent pray'r 
And offers tears and cries. 

6 Again, as teacher of mankind 
I see my humble Lord : 

Kow cheerfully v\-as he inclined 
To preach the saving word. 

7 To comfort men was his delight, 
To help them in distress, 

He ready was by day and night 
To pardon, heal, and bless. 

8 Oft he was hungry, spent, and sad, 
In his own v>orld a guest. 

And of his own no place he had, 
His weary head to rest. 

9 Ah 1 might m.y heart a mirror be, 
Reflecting Jesus' g ace, 

That all who my behaviour see, 
May some resemblance trace. 

10 Grant me that meek i.nd lowly 

mind. 

Thou hast on earth displayed, 
Which in thy holy life I find. 
My Pattern, Lord, and Head. 

77* T. 168. 



Had I seen thee clothed in weakness 
Bearing our reproach and sickness, 
To attend thee day and night 
Would have been my heart's delight. 
2 O that to this heavenly stranger 
I had here my homage paid, 
From his first sidi in the manger, 
I Till he cried, 'Tf^ finished : 
I That first sigh had consecrated 
; Me his own, and I had vraited 
I On him from his infancy 
I In a constant liturgy, 
j 3 Walking, speaking, in devotion, 
Far to fields or forests stray'd, 
I had watchkl his every motion. 
And my Lord my pattern made; 
More have angels ne'er des red, 
Than on him, or far retired, 
Or at home, awake, asleep, 
Fix'd their wondering eyes to keep. 

4 Tell me, little flock beloved, 
Ye on whom shone Jesus' face, 
What within your souls then moved. 
When ye felt his kind embrace 7 

0 disciple, once most blessed, 
As a besom friend caressed. 
Say could e'er into thy mind 
Other objects entrance find ! 

5 Oft to prayer by niglit retreated; 
See him from all search withdrawn : 
Tearful eyes and sighs repeated 
Witness'd still the morning davrn, 
There, where he made int ircession, 

1 had poui'd forth my confession, 
And where for my sins he wept, 
Praying, I the watch had kept. 

6 Should I thus to thee have cleaved 
'Midst thy poverty and woes, 

j On thee as my Lord believed, 
! Or perhaps have join'd thy foes ? 
I Ah I thy mercy I had spurned : 

But thys(?If my heart h;\s turned; 
j Xow thou knowst, beneath, above. 

Xought compared with thee I love. 



78. 



T. 11. 



; SEE, my soul. God ever Idest 
I In the flesh made manifest ; 
i Human nature he assumes, 
j He, to ransom sinners, comes. 

MAN of sorrows and acquainted | 2 He fulfill'd all righteousness, 
With our griefs, what shall we say? Standing in the sinner's place ; 
Never language yet hath painted i From the manger to the cross 
All the woes that on thee lay : ! All he did, he did for us :— 



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SUS AND HIS 



3 All our woes he did retrieve, 
He expired that we might live : 

By his stripes our wounds are heal'd, 
By his blood our pardon's geal'd. 

4 Lord, conform us to thy death, 
Raise us to new life by faith ; 
TJirough thy resurrection's power 
May w^e praise thee evermore. 

5 Circumcise our sinful hearts; 
Purify our inward parts: 
Lord, destro}' the carnal mind. 
That in thee we peace may find. 

6 In thy righteousness array'd 
Let us triumph and be glad ; 
Let us walk with thee in white, 
Let us see thy face in light. 

79*. T. 14. 

IMMANUEL'S meritorious tears 

Assuage our every pain ; 
His bitter sufferings, cries & prayers 

Our fav'rite theme remain. 

2 When Jesus' suffering life we trace, 
In every scene we find. 

That he a man of sorrows was, 
Though of unspotted mind. 

3 All they who weeping now go forth 
And bear the precious seed, 

May in our Saviour's walk on earth 
Pattern and comfort read. 

4 Among the evils of the fall 
Which soul and body grieve. 

This the most dreadful is of all, 
That sin to us doth cleave. 

5 Whene'er the Holy Ghost displays 
To our benighted hearts, 

That we are wretched, vile and base. 
And light to us imparts, — 

[shame, 

6 How do we blush with conscious 
While tears of anguish flow ; 

And did we not the suffering Lamb, 
The friend of sinners know, — 

7 Despairing, we should never cease 
To weep most bitter tears; 

But faith in Jesus' saving grace 
The mourning sinner cheers. 

S When we have that great bliss at- 
To find, that in all need [tain'd 

Christ js our counsellor and friend, 
Then are we help'd indeed. 



9 Oh ! 'lis the greatest happiness, 
Wlien of his peace divine 

We have a feeling, and he says, 
Fear not, for thou art mine. 

10 Our thankful tears then testify 
That Jesus wept for us, 

And we, possessing heavenly joy, 
For him count all things loss. 

11 Yet tears of grief at times bedew 
Our cheeks while here we stay ; 

When we in heaven his face shall 
He'll wipe all tears away, [view, 

80. T. 14. 

O MY dear Saviour, when thy cares, 

Thy toils for me I read. 
My eyes run o'er with grateful tears 

And I bow down my head, 

2 Thy suffering life I cannot trace 
Or read thy sacred word, 

But I'm o'ercome with thankfulness 
To thee, my gracious Lord. 

3 What am I, Lord, that thou so 
Shouldst love and value me ; [much 

Vile dust I am, yet thou for such 
Didst bear thy misery. 



81. T. 22. 

MY dear Redeemer, God and Lord, 

1 read my duty in thy word ; 
But in thy life the law appears 
Set forth in living characters. 

2 Such w as thy truth, and such thy 

zeal, 

Such deference to thy Father's will, 
Such love and meekness so divine, 
I would transcribe and make them 
mine. 

3 Cold mountains and the midnight 

air 

Witnessed the fervour of thy prayer r 
The desert thy temptations knew, 
Thy conflict and thy victory too. 

4 Be thou my pattern ; let me bear 
More likeness of thine image here; 
And at thy right hand me confess, 
Arrayed in thy righteousness. 



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82. T. 79. 

THE wise men frcm the East adored 
The infant Jesus as their Lord, 
Brought gifts to him their King: 
Jesus", grant us thy light that we 
The way may find, and unto thee 
Our hearts, our all, a tribute bring. 

[Lamb. 

'2 May Jesus Christ, the spotless 
Who to the temple humbly came 
The legal rites to pay, 
Subdue our proud and stubborn will, 
That we Lis precepts may fulfil, 
Whate'er rebellious nature say. 

S3. T. 14. 

SERVAXT of all, to toil for man 
Thou would-t not, Lord, refuse ; 

Thy majesty did not disdain 
To be employ'd for us. 

•2 In all I think, or speak, or do. 
Let me show forth thy praise ; 



Thy bright example stiil pursue 
Through all my future days. 

3 By faith thro' outward cares I go 
From all distraction free ; 

My hands alone engaged below, 
1 Mv spirit still with thee. 
I I 

i 4 hen thou my Saviour shalt ap- 
Then gladly jnay I cry, [pear. 
The work thou gavest me while here 
Is done.— CO thee I fly. 

S4.* T. 22. 

: WHEX we in spirit Jesus see, 
Array "d in frail humanity. 
As toiling, sleeping, or awake. 
Abased we own. 'twas for our sake 

, 2 May all those blessings on us flow, 
'■ And in our lives their virtue show, 

Which from the manger to the cross 
, Thou, Lord, hast merited for us. 



V. THE SUFFERIXGS AXD DEATH OF JESUS CHRIST. 



T 1 1 zL ^ spirit now with solemn, deep 

OfJ 1. J-±^. devotion 

Doth follow Jesus to Gethsemane: 
There he on my account doth weep 

and pray, 
O'ercome with horror at the bitter 
potion ; 

Yet to his Father's will he is re- 
signed: [mind. 
Grant me, dear Jesus, thy obedient 

4 I see my Saviour kneeling, groan- 
ing, weeping ; 
He prostrates on the ground and 

prays for me. 
Yea, trembling, wrestleth in an 
agony ; 

And while his sad disciples all are 
sleeping, 

His soul in" grief, his eyes in tears 

are drown"d, 
His sweat as drops of blood falls to 
the ground. 



WHAT human mind can trace the 

condescension 
Of our Almighty Maker's love to 
man ? [scan ; 

Xo angel can the hidden mystery 
Redeeming love is past our compre- 
hension ; ! prove 
Yet by the Spirit's teaching we can 
Fr jm Jesus" agony that God is love. , 

2 Pursue, my soul, the sacred medi i 

ta:ion, [God; | 

And view the agonizing Lamb of i 
See him oppressed with the pon- j 

derous load I 
Of all thy sins, to purchase thy sal- > 

vation ; i 
He riseth with a heart-affecting look, ' 
And with his followers passe th Ce- i 

dron's brook. [ 



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AND DEATH 



5 By all thy grief, ihy tears and sup- 
plication, 
Thy bloody sweat, thy bitter agony, 
O grant that I may love thee nr 
dently : [consolation : 

Be thou,' dear Lord, my life and 
Whene'er lemptation would my soul 
beset, 

ITi pray to lliee, and think of Olivet. 

86. T. 79. 

BEHOLD, how in Gethsemane 
The incarnate God doth sweat for 
Till drops of blood fall down ; [thee, 
For thee the Lord lies prostrate 
there, [praj-er, 
Hear his th ice-utter'd mournful 
Mark every dol'rous sigh and groan. 

2 I'm lost in wonder and amaze: 
Here I'll abide, and melt, and gaze; 
'Tis God's beloved Son : 

How heavy is the weight he bears ; 
His soul is'fiird with grief and fears ; 
Lo, now the bitter cup comes on. 

3 Lord, dost thou suffer thus for me ? 
Post thou endure such misery. 

To give me life and peace ? 
Then will I henceforth ne'er forget, 
That thou didst on Mount Olivet 
By pray'rs and tears gain my re- 
lease. 

87. T. 96. 

OFTl^N I call to mind the place 
Gethsemane, to which the Lamb, 
Who loved to be in loneliness, 
With his disciples often came; 
Where out of boundless love to me, 
He wrestled in an agony. 

There, overwhelm'd with grief, lie 
said : 

My soul is sorrowful to deatli ; 
And suffering freely in my stead, 
He drank the bitter cup of wrath : 
Now on his knees, then on his face. 
He weeps, and sweats, and bleeds, 
and prays. 

3 So loved me the eternal God, 
That he became the Son of man. 
And took my sins' prodigious load; 
My soul admire the gracious plan : 
Thy slripes, thy guilt, and curse he 
Belie. ve and thankfully adore, [bore ; 



88.* T. 99. 

[break : 

MOST awful sight! my heart doth 
Oh ! it can ne'er my mind forsake, 
now thou for me hast wept and pray- 
Miglit I for thy soul's agony, [ed ; 
When wrestlilig with death bitterly, 
Lord, as thy trophy be displayed. 

89. * T. 36. 

GOD in a garden suffers in our na- 
ture ; 

He faints who cheers and comforts 

every creature ; 
An angel strengthens his Creator 

yonder : Adore and wonder. 

90. * T. 64. 

GO, congregation, go and see 
Thy Saviour in Gethsemane ; 
There is a scene which with amaze 
Must strike thee: there astonish'd 
gaze : Thy Maker prays. 

91. * T. 185. 

MY Redeemer, overwhclm'd with 
Went to Olivet for me : [anguish. 
There he kneels, his heart doth heave 

and languish 
In a bitter agony ; * 
Fear and horror seize his soul and 

senses, [mences : 

For the hour of darkness now com- , 
Ah ! how doth he weep and groan, ' 
For rebellious man to atone. 

2 How is Jesus' sacred soul op-, 

pressed ^ 
With our sins' prodigious load : [ed^ 
Tho' an cngel comforts the distress-' 
Weak and fainting Lamb of God, " 
Yet, what trembling seizeth him alT 

over, [age cover,) 

Tears, and sweat, and blood his vis- 
And in drops fall to the ground, ' 
While his heart in crief is drownVl. ' 

I 

3 Stripes and cruel mockeries he en- 

dured, ■ 
Meek and patient, in our stead; j 
How are Jesus' gracious eyes ob-i 

scured: ! 
View liis wounded back and head ; | 



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He, whom thorns and scourges la- 
cerated, [created ; 
Is the Lord, who all things hath 
Ah ! his sutFeiings, pain, and wo 
Make my eyes with tears o"erflow\ 

4 See him bear his cross in deep 

affliction 
On his sore and vrounded back, 
Lpd to Calvary for crucifixion. 
Where his limbs they stretch and 

rack : [ter, 
As a Lamb he's led unto the slaugh- 
And his soul is poured out like wa- 
Vinegar and gall he tastes, [ter; 
While his suffering body wastes. 

5 Now behold him weeping, bleed- 

ing, crying, 
'Midst two thieves u])on the cross : 
Lo, he bows his sacred head, and, 
Life eternal gains for us : [dying, 
Lord, afford us all thy Spirit's "unc- 
tion, [punction; 
To consider this with heart's corn- 
Might our words and actions prove 
That we know thy dying love. 

6 Our enraptured hearts shall ne'er 

be weary 

On our dying Lord to gaze : [ry, 
At his cross in faith we wish to tar- 
There shall be our hiding-place; 
May his dying look remain engraven 
On our hearts ; for pardon, life, and 
heaven 

Oar Redeemer then procured, 
When he death for us endured. 

7 Therefore Till his agony & passion, 
And his sin-atoning death 

Shall remain thro' grace our faith's 

foundation, 
Whil3 we draw our vital breath : 
Thus shall neither honour, wealth, 

nor pleasures, [sures ; 

Rob our souls of everlasting trea- 
Jfesus both by day and night 
Shall remain our sole delight. 

8 Could we tune our liearts and 

voices higher 
Than man's most exalted lays, 
Yet, till join'd to the celestial choir, 
Cold would prove our warmest 

praise: [sion, 
Jesus' love exceeds all comprehen- 
But our love to him we scarce dare 

mention ; 
We m.ay weep beneath his cross, 
But he wept and bled for us. 



ast all expres- 



92* 



9 O delightful theme 

sion ! 

Thy Redeemer died for thee : 
Ah! this prompts my deepest adora- 
tion, 

When I hear, He died for me : 
Might my thoughts, my words and 
whole behaviour, ' rsaviour; 
Prove that I believe in CJn-ist my 
Yea. my love to Jesus show 
His to me in all I do. 

10 Lamb of God, thou shalt remain 

for ever 
Of our songs the only theme : 
For thy boundless love, thy grace 

and favour, 
We Will praise thy saving name : 
That for our transgressions thou 

wast wounded, " [sounded, 
Shall by us in nobler strains be 
When we, perfected in love, 
Once shall join the Church above. 

T. 151. 

THOU Source of my salvation. 

Thou Conqueror of my death, 
Who didst as my oblation 

In torments yield thy breath; 
Who barest the dreadful sentence 

Due toman's cursed race, 
To screen my soul from vengeance ; 

Accept my thanks and praise. 

2 I'll go with thee, my Saviour, 
Up to Mount Calvary ; 

And view with spirifs fervour 
All thou hast done for me : 

Thus with intense devotion 
I follow thee each step. 

While tender love's emotion 
Makes heart and eyes to weep. 

3 I see my Saviour languish 
In sad Gethsf'mane, 

Till through his pores in anguish 
The blood ev'n forced its way: 

The load which him oppresses, 
I, I deserved to feel ; 

The bloody sweat of Jesus 
Doth soul and body heal. 

4 My Saviour was betrayed, 
Reproach and sufferings met; 

3ry si]is the Lord coiiVt^yed 
'Fore Pilate's judgment-seal ; 

These, these did him deliver 
Into the foe's dire hand; 

I should have felt for ever 
The pangs my God sustain'd. 



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27 



5 Behold the man, he beareth 
God's wrath and curse for us : 

A crown of thorns ho woaroth, 
F^or us endures the cross : 

There, to complele his passion, 
His sorrows, pain, and wo. 

His blcod for our salvation 
In copious streams doth flow. 

6 Thou for thy foes entreatest; 
Lord Jesus, who was I ? 

Thy friends thou not forgcttest ; 

Turn, Lord, to me, thine eye : 
Thy mouth now grace declareth 

To the repenting thief; 
My guilty soul this cheerelh ; 

Of sinners I am chief 

7 Thou anxiously complainest. 
My God forsaketh me : 

I thirst, thou then exclaimest, 
Vet none refresheth thee: 

Thy passion being ended 
Thou criest, 'Tis finished : 

My spirit be commended 
To God:— 'Twas finished. 

8 My heart with love is glowing, 
I see my Saviour die ; 

His head I see him bowing, 
This brought me endless joy : 

He gave his soul an offering 
For sin, that I might live; 

He saved me by his suffering, 
To him myself I give. 

9 Thou God of my salvation, 
In whom I trust by faith. 

Who hast for my transgression 
Lain in the dust of death; 

I place upon thy merit 
While here my confidence; 

And will commend my spirit 
To thee, when I go hence. 

10 Lord, grant me thy salvation 
And peace divine, I pray. 

While under tribulation 

On eartli below I stay ; 
Till I shall stand before thee, 

And for redeeming grace, 
With all thy saints in glory, 

My hallelujah raise. 

93.* T. 594. 

WITH my sins' heavy load oppress- 
In spirit I my Saviour view, [ed, 

I see him mourning and distressed. 
While floods of tears his cheeks 
bedew; 



To change my sorrow into gladness..] 
His sweat was mix'd wi th blood, and ' 
he, 

Fill'd with unutterable sadness, i 
Trembled and agonized for me. - 

2 O'erwhelm'd with grief and rack'd 

with torment, ' 
He's pain'd in every weary limb ; 
They that should watch with him lie^ 

dormant, 
An angel cornes to comfort him : 

0 how heart-piercingly he prayed, [ 
When he his Father did accost. 

To have the bitter cup delayed : 
Here is my soul in wonder lost. 

3 I see his countenance defiled, 
His forehead spit on I bt'hold ; 

1 see him laugh'd at and reviled, 
Sharp-pointed thorns his head in- 
fold : 

Thus to the multitude displayed, 
His back vi'ith cruel scourges torn, | 
A reed he beareth, is arrayed 
In purple, and then hail'd in scorn, 

[den, 

4 Fainting beneath the cross's bur- 
He enters on his dolorous road; 

For us to purchase peace and pardoni 
Aforehand feels the curse of God: 
I see him now in sore affliction L 
Ascend the brow of Calvary ; f 
'Tis here I view his crucifixion, |j 
Thereby it was he saved me. 

5 I see his hands and feet extended 
Upon the cross in keenest smart ; 
He bows his head, the conflict's 

ended: 

I see the spear transfix his heart ; 
Thus closed he his bitter passion. 
Expiring on the accursed tree, [tion, 
Then horror seized the whole crea 1 
But streams of grace came over me. 

6 The thought of blood and watei, 

bursting [heart:' 
From God, my rock, o'ercomes my 
I for that living flood am thirsting, . 
O may it stream thro' every part ! 
Lord, for thy love with adoration 
I'll thank and laud thee all my days; 
Long as I live shall each pulsation 
And every breath declare thy praise-, 

7 This awful, blessed meditation 
Oft fills my soul with conscious 

shame, . 
That Jesus died for my salvation, 
Who to his mercy had no claim: 



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CHRIST. 



28 



How poor I am, how void of glory, 
Thou, Lord, know'st best ; but yet 
when I [thee, 
With all my ailments come before 
My suit is granted presently. 

3 Thou, Jesus, art my God and 
Saviour, 

Thee will I serve with all my power, 
On thee I'll meditate forever, 
And for thy goodness thee adore : 
Thy dying love hath captivated 
My heart, and now my chief delight, 
Until to heaven I am translated, 
Is to enjoy thee day and night. 

94. T. 167. 

GREAT High-priest, we view thee 
stooping. 

With our names upon thy breast, 
In the garden, groaning, drooping. 

To the grou:id with horrors prest ; 
Angels saw, struck with amazement, 

Their Creator suffer thus ; 
We are filTd with deep abasement, 

Since we know 'twas done for us. 

2 Jesus, to thy garden lead us, 

To behold thy bloody sweat, [us, 
Tho' thou from the curse hast freed 

May we ne'er the cost forget : 
Be thy groans and cries rehearsed 

By thy Spirit in our ears. 
Till we, viewing whom we pierced. 

Melt 'fore thee in grateful tears. 

3 On the cross thy body broken 
Cancels every legal charge ; 

Pleading this authentic token, 
Guilty souls are set at large, 
• All is finished, truth hath said it, 
I Doubt no more, believe your 
Lord ; 

j To frail reason give no credit, 
j|i You have his unerring word. 

j! 4 Lord, we fain would trust thee 
solely, 

j 'Twas for us thy blood was spilt ; 
! Suffering Saviour, take us wholly, 
. Take and form us as thou wilt ; 
' Thou hast borne the dreadful sen- 
tence, 

i Pass'd on man's devoted race : 
, Grant us faith and true repentance. 
They're thy gifts, thou God of 
grace. 



95. T. 243. 

GO, follow the Saviour, 

Consider his travail, 
Adore him for ever, 

Ye sinners, and marvel ; 
[t is for you— he suffers so. 

2 With tears interceding 
Your load he sustaineth, 

And sweating and bleeding 
Your pardon he gaineth; 
All who believe— he'll freely save. 

3 He's mock'd and defamed, 
'Midst scourging and torture; 

By sinners is blamed, 

And led to the slaughter; 
While thorns disgrace— his royal 
face. 

4 Behold the Lord Jesus, 
For you he is wounded, 

He bleeds to release us; 

His love is unbounded : 
For evermore— his name adore. 

5 When to the cross nailed 
He hung on the mountain, 

That we might be healed, 

Blood, as from a fountain, 
Flow'd from his wounds :—tliere 
health abounds. 

6 Our meek suffering Saviour 
Pray'd for his oppressors, 

And gained God's favour 

For us vile transgressors; 
He thus displays— his boundless 
grace. 

7 When he had prevailed. 
And all was accomplish'd, 

By prophets revealed. 

He cried : " It is finish'd ;" 
Then bow'dhis head— and join'd the 
dead. 

8 Accept for thy passion, 
Most merciful Saviour, 

Our deep adoration : 

Remain thou for ever 
Our highest good,— O Lamb of God. 

96. T. 71. 

HAIL, suffering Lamb of God, 
Whose sweat was mix'd with blood 
In Olivet's garden, 



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29 



When thy prevailing prayers, 
Join'd with strong cries and tears, 

Procured our pardon. 
2 Thy bitter agony 
Upon my heart shall be 
13eeply impressed ; 

0 may i ne'er forget 

The price, at which my djbt 

Ilath been erased. 
,3 Thy countenance divine, 
Round which sharp thorns did twine, 

Thy dereliction, 
Thy having borne our curse, 
To us now proves a source 

Of benediction. 

4 'Tis finished, Jesus cries, 
He bows his head and dies, 

Our pardon's sealed. 
All hail, in death tho' pale, 
Victorious Lamb, all hail ! 

Thou hast prevailed. 

5 Thy head bow'd down in death. 
Thy last expiring breath, 

Thy side tliro'-pierced, 
Thy wounds in hands and feet, 
By us in accents sweet 

Shall be rehearsed. 

97*. T. 99. 

1 SMITE upon my guilty breast. 
And stand myself the cause confest 
Of all my Saviour hath sustained: 
Ori Olivet and Golgotha 

iioeply abased I gaze with awe ; 
There, there he bliss forme obtained. 

2 O that my sins might find their 

grave, [save, 
There, where my Lord, my soul to 
In sweat and blood lay agonizing : 
I weep, and feel both joy and pain : 
Saviour, till sight of thee j gain. 
May I this scene be oft revising. 

3 Behold, he sinks in death! 'Tis 

done ; 

See drops of blood still trickling run, 
From head and feet and hands ex- 
tended : [head ; 
Mark ihat last groan ! He bows his 
The tortured soul at length has fled ; 
His heart-strings break, the conflict's 
ended. 

4 Look up, my soul, by faith and see. 
His heart was pierced, was pierctjd 

for thee! 



Thence blaod and water freely 

streamed. 
Blood, to atone for heinous sin, 
Water, to wash the sinner clean: 
Our debt is paid ; we are redeemed. 

5 Heart-piercing sight! He bleeds, 

he dies, 
For guilty man a sacrifice ; 
The earth the sacred trust receiveth ; 
Soon shall he rise triumphantly. 
And then with shouts ascend on high 
Where he to God for ever liveth. 

98.* T. 124. 

JESUS, till my latest breath, 

May I ponder 
On thy agony and death: 

As thou yonder 
Barest my sins' heavy load. 

Suffering Saviour, 
Me regard in favour. 

2 Looking to Gethsemane, 
In that Garden 

Both the guilt of sin I see 

And its pardon ; 
Mercy, truth, and righteousness. 

Here combined, 
Man's release have signed. 

3 From the cross look down at me. 
Blessed Saviour, 

As at John complacently: 

Grant that favour, 
That I by thy dying love 

Be inspired, 
And with ardour fired. 

4 In thy hands and feet I see 
Tokens bloody 

Of thy love to worthless me ; 

From thy body 
Drops of blood successively 

Now are streaming, 
All with blessings teeming. 

5 Jesus bows his head and dies; 
Dark'ning heaven, 

Lo, the sun his beam denies, 

Rocks are riven ; 
While earth's pillars shake, 1 find 

In his passion 
Cause for exultation. 

6 Blood and water from his side 
Freely flovv^eth: 

Hence I'm fully certified, 
My heart knoweth 



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30 



That eternal life for me 

Was acquired, 
\Mien my Lord expired. 

7 Xow to Joseph's tomb convey"d, 

He's interr< d ; 
Be my membf^rs with him dead, 

With him bm-ied : 
Here, here is my resting place, 

Here with Mary 
Weeping I will tarry. 

B Yea, I give my heart to thee, 

Faithful Saviour : 
Living, dying. I will be 

Thine for ever; 
From the tomb I shall arise, 

Freed from v»-eakness, 
In thy glorious likeness. 



99.* 



T. 127. 



O LAMB of God unspotted. 

Our crucified Saviour, 
Who hast to shame submitted 

With patient, meek behaviour; 
Thy bearing our transgression 
Hath saved us from damnation ; 
Have mercy on us, O Jesus ; O Jesus 1 

2 O Lamb of God unspotted, &c. 
Ovrn us to bo thine, O Jesus ! O 

Jesus ! 

3 O Lamb of God unspotted, &c. 
Leave thy peace with us, O Jesus 1 

O Jesus ! 



100.* 



T. 151. 



O HEAD so full of bruises, 

So full of pain and scorn, 
"Midst other sore abuses 

Mock'd with a crown of thorn ; 
O Head, ere now surrounded 

With brightest majesty, 
In death now bow'd and wounded ; 

Saluted be by me. 

2 Thou countenance transcendent. 
Thou life-creating Sun 

To wo; Ids on thee dependent, 
Now bruised and spit upon; 

How art thou grown so sallow ; 
How are those gracious eyes ; 

Whose radiance knew no fellow, 
Clouded in cruel wise. 

3 O Lord, what thee tormented 
Was my sin's heavy load; 



I had the debt augmented 

Which thou dicfit pay in blood: 

Here am I, blushing sinner. 
On whom wraili ought to light ; 

0 thou, my health's beginner," 
Let thy grace chetr my sight. 

4 Own me, Lord, my preserver. 
My Shepherd, me receive ; 

1 know thy love's strong fervour 
j By all thy pain and ^rief : 

i Thou richly hast supplied 
j My soul with heavenly food, 
For which I've often siglied, 
I Thy hoi V flesh and blood. 
I 

j 5 I'll here with thee continue, 
i (Though poor, despise me not) 
' I'm one of thy retinue : 
As were I on the spot, 
When, earning m}' election, 

Thy heart strings broke in death, 
With shame and love's affcciion 
I'll watch thy latest breath. 

6 What heavenly consolation 
Doth in my heart take placs, 

When I thy toil and passion 
Can in some measure trace ; 

Ah 1 should I. while thus musing 
On my Redeemer's cross, 

Ev'n life itself be losing, 
Great gain would be that loss. 

7 I give thee thanks unfeigned, 
O Jesus, friend in need. 

For what thy soul sustained, 
When thou forme didst bleed; 

Grant me to lean unshaken 
Upon tiiy faithfulness, 

Until I hpuce am taken. 
To see thee face to face. 

5 Lord, at my dissolution 
Do not from me depart: 

I Support, at the conclusion 
' Of life, my fainting heart; 
And when I pine and languish, 

Seized with death's agony, 
Oh I by thy pain and anguish 
Set me at liberty. 

9 Lord, grant me thy protection, 

Tvemind me of thy death 
And glorious resurrer'tion, 

When I resign! my breath; 
Ah ! then, though T be dying 

'Midst sickness, grief, and pain» 
I shall, on thee relying, 
t Eternal life obtain. 



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101* T. 36. 

DEAR Jesus, wherein art thou to be 
blamed. 

Why is death's sentence against thee 

proclaimed ? 
What is thy crime ? of what art thou 

accused, While thus abased ? 

2 I see thee scourged, plunged in a 

sea of sorrows, 
Beat in the face, thy back plough'd 

with deep furrows, 
Thy temples crown'd with thorns in 

mockery hailed. 

To the cross nailed. 

3 Why was thy soul with pains of 

hell surrounded ? 
Alas, my sins have thee, my Saviour, 

wounded ! 
I should have waded thro' that sea of 

anguish. 

Which made thee languish. 

4 There is no good at a!l in my 

whole nature, 
Sin hath diffused its shame thro' 

every feature ; 
And death had been thro' everlasting 

ages Its dreadful wages. 

5 How highly wonderful is this pro- 

ceeding ; 

The Shepherd for his wand'ring 
sheep is bleeding; 

The Master pays for servants' mis- 
behaviour, That loving Saviour. 

6 O boundless love, O love beyond 

expression ! 

Constraining thee to choose such 
bitter passion : 

1 lived in the world and sin's enjoy- 
ment, Thou bearest torment. 

7 O greatest King, whose power is 

unbounded, 

How can thy mercy be aright ex- 
pounded ! 

O mystery deep ! the incarnate God 
is sighing, For sinners dying. 

8 Thy dying love all other love doth 

swallow : 
My mind to trace its limits is too 
shallow: 

For such compassion, and for love so 
tender, What shall I render 7 



9 One thing I'll gladly do to give 

thee pleasure, 
No more to sin I'll yield in any 

measure ; 
Lest it again seduce my mind and 

senses To old offences. 

10 But as my strength is far too weak 

and feeble 
To crucify my flesh and innate evil ; 
Lord, let thy Spirit graciously direct 

me, From sin protect me. 

11 Unto thy praise my all I'll gladly 

venture. 

Upon thy shame and cross I'll freely 
enter ; 

Nor pain, nor death shall change my 
resolution, Nor persecution. 

12 Do not despise, I pray, my weak 

endeavour. 

To praise and love and serve thee 
dearest Saviour: 

Take soul and body, Lord as an ob- 
lation For all thy passion. 

13 When thon shalt give to me a 

crown of glory, 
When all is swallow'd up that's 

transitory, 
Then shall my voice be suited to the 

matter. And praise thee better. 

102*. T. 79. 

O WORLD, see thy Creator 
Extended, like a traitor, 

Upon the cross's tree : 
Behold him, while expiring, 
And for mankind acquiring 

Thereby life, grace, and liberty. 

2 Draw near, thou wilt discover, 
How blood and sweat all over 

His sacred body dyes ; 
Out of his heart most noble. 
From inexhausted trouble, [sighs. 

Siglis are successive following 

3 Who hath thee thus abused, 
Dear Lord, and so much bruised 

Thy most majestic face ? 
Thouknewest no transgression, 
From that contamination [race. 

Free, which defiles the human 

4 I, I and my transgressions, 
Which by my own confessions 

Exceed the sea-shore sands, 



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32 



These, these have been the reason 
Of thy whole bitter season , [bands. 
Of all thy bruises, stripes and 

5 The wrath upon thee poured, 
I ought to have endured, 

And borne the pangs of hell ; 
Ti'.e bonds and scourges tearing, 
Which thou, ray God, wast bearing, 

My soul, niy soul deserved to feel, 

r. I ll be with the beholders, 
And see thee on thy shoulders 

Bear my prodigious load : 
Thou tak'est the curse-infliction, 
Givest for it benediction ; 'LGod. 

Tiiy death procures my peace with 

7 As surety thou presentest 
Thyself, to die consentest 

For me in debt all o'er ; 
A crown of thorns thou wearest, 
All scorn and pain thou bearest 

With patience never known be- 
fore. 

^ Death's horrors thou endurest, 
And my escape procurest ; 

Its sting I need not prove ■ 
My curse and condemnation 
Thou bear'st for my salvation ; 

O undeserved, boundless love I 

9 The highest obligations, 

Bind me through all life's stations, 
To' express my thanks to thee ; 

Weak as I am and feeble, 

As far as I am able, 
I'll yield thee service willingly. 

10 While here on earth I'm living, 
I nothing have worth giring 

To thee for all thy pain ; 
Yet shall thy passion ever, 
Till soul and body sever, [main. 

Deep in my heart engraved re- 

j1 Its fresh representation 
Shall raise my admiration, 

Where'er I turn or move ; 
ril take it for a mirror 
Of innocence for terror [iove. 

To guilt, but seal of truth and 

]2 How greatly man incenses 
The Lord, by his offences ; 

God"s holiness how stern ; 
How rigorous he chastises, 
When he %vith wrath baptizes; 
This from thy sufferings u'ill I 
learn. 
5 



13 From thence I'll be taught truly 
How to ba pure and holy, 

Resign'd, composed, and still : 
How patiently to suffer, 
When any to'me offer 

Rude acts of malice and ill-will. 

14 I'll be my flesh denying. 
And gladly crucifying 

Wi"th Christ each sinful lust : 
With all that thee displeases 
Fll gladly part, O Jesus, 

By help and strength which thou 
bestow'st. 

1.? Thy sighs and groans unnumber'd 
And from ihy heart encumber'd, 

; The countless tears forth press'd ; 

1 These shall, at my dismission 

I To final rest's fruition, 

I Convey me to thy arms and breast. 

I 103.* T. 165. 

j THOUSAND times by me be greet- 
i Jesus, who hast loved me, [ed, 
i And thj'selfto death submitted 
For my treasons against thee : 
Ah 1 how happy do Tfeel, 
1 When 'fore thee I humbly kneel, 
I At the cross where thou expiredst, 
I And true life for me acquiredst. 

•2 Je.= us. thee I vievrin spirit, 
Cover'do'er witli blood & wounds: 

Xow salvation through thy merit 
For my sin-sick soul abounds ; 

Oh! who can, thou Prince of peace. 

Who didst thirst for our release. 

Fully fathom all that's treasured 

In thy love's design unmeasured. 

3 Heal me, O my soul's Physician. 

Wheresoe'er I'm sick or sad ; 
All the vv'oes of my condition 

By thy balm be now allay'd ; 
Heal the hurts which Adam wrought 
Or which on myself I've brought : 
If thy blood me only cover. 
Mv distress will soon be over. 
! ' 

I 4 On my heart thy wounds for ever 

\ Be inscribed indelibly, 

' That I ne'er forget, dear Saviour. 

': What thou ha^t endured for me : 

: Thou'rt indeed ray highest good, 

! End of all solicitude ; 

i Let me, at thy feet abased, 

' Be to taste thy friendship raised-. 



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5 With the deepest adoration 

Humbly thy feot I lie ; 
And witn ardent snpflication 

Unto Thee for succour cry; 
My petition kindly hear: 
Say in answer to my prayer ; 
I will change thy grief and sadness 
Into comfort, joy, and gladness. 

G Jesus, at my dissolution 

Take my longing soul to thee ; 
Let thy wounds at the conclusion 

Of this life my refuge be : 
When in death I close mine eyes, 
Let me wake in Paradise, 
And in endless bliss and glory 
With the saints in heaven adore thee. 

104. * T. 168. 

JESUS, source of my salvation, 
Conqueror both of death and hell, 
Thou v. ho didst as my oblation, 
Feel what 1 deserved to feel ; 
Through thy sijfferings, death and 

1 eternal life inherit ; [merit, 
Thousand, thousand thanks to thee. 
Dearest Lord, for ever be. 

2 O how basely vv'ast thou used, 
Bulfeted and spit upon, 
S^courged, & torn, and sorely bruised. 
Thou the heavenly Father's Son ! 
Me. poor sinner, to deliver 

From the devil's power for ever ; 
Thousand, &c. 

3 Lord, thy deep humiliation 
Paid for my presumptuous pride ; 
I need fear no condemnation, 
Since for sinners thou hast died : 
Thou becrmiest a curse, dear Jr'aviour, 
To restor • me to God's favour. 
Tliousand, &c. 

4 Lord, I'll praise thee now and ever 
Who for rae wast crucified ; 

For thy agony, dear Saviour, 
For thy wounds and pierced side, 
For thy stooping under sentence 
Of God's wrath and fiery vengeance. 
For thy death and love divine, 
Lord, ["11 be for ever thine. 

105. ^ T. 165. 

CHRIST, thy wounds and bitter 
passion, [tomb. 

Bloody sw^eat, cro>s, death, and 
Ee my daily meditation, 

Till I to thy presence come : 



When a sinful thought wou'd start, 
Ready to seduce my heart, 
Thy sore pain effectually 
Me forbid with sin to dally. 

[sion 

2 Should my bosom with lewd pas- 
Be inflamed, and burn with sin, 

Let the thoughts of thine oblation 

Q,iiench that spreading fire within ; 
Would the tempter make his way 
To my heart. Lord, grant I may 
By thy wounds, thy pain & anguish, 
All his vile intrusions vanquish. 

[lation 

3 Would the world with gay temp- 
Draw me to its own broad way ; 

Let me think upon Thy passion. 

And the load which'on thee lay : 
Sure the sweat and p' i>cious blood 
Of the dying Lamb of God 
Can arm me on each occasion. 
To oppose the infatuation. 

j 4 Lord, in every sore oppression 
! Let thy wounds be my relief; 

When I seek thy intercession. 
Add new strength to my belief; 

Ah ! the feeling of thy peace 
j Sets m.y troubled heart at ease, 
; And affords a demonstration 
j Of thy love and my salvation. 

I 5 Ail my hope and consolation, 
Christ, is in thy bitter death ; 
j At the hour of expiration, 
1 Lord, receive my dying breath: 

Most of all, when I go hence, 

Let this be my confidence, 

That thy deep humiliation 

Hath procured my salvation. 

106 * T. 126. 

O LORD, when condemnation 

And guilt afiliCt my soul, 
Then let thy bitter passion 

The rising storm control ; 
Remind me that thy sacred blood 

Hath canceird my transgressions, 
By paying what I owed. 

■2 O wonder, far exceeding 
All human thought and sense ! 

Heaven's Sovereign was seen bleed- 
To blot out my "offence : [ing 

The Prince of life gave i:p his breath. 
For me, whose vile rebellion 

Deserved an endless death. 



OF JESUS 

3 Though Pins exceed a mountain, 
Or sands on ocean's shore, 

The everlasting fountain 
Of Jesus' blnod hath power 

To wash all sin and guilt away, 
And sav^ me from tbat terror 

Which held me in dismay. 

4 My heart, while here 'tis moving, 
Shall beat with fervent praise 

To thee, who art so loving 

To the losr. human race : 
Thy dying words and agony 

Shall be my meditation, 
Till I am call'd to thee. 

5 Lord, let thy bitter passion 
Dwell always in my mind. 

To raise an inriig.iation 
'Gainst s'n of every kind ; 

That hencefoith I may ne'er forget 
The greatness of that ransom, 

Which paid my endless deht. 

6 All pains and tribulations, 
Contempt and worldly spite. 

Help me to bear with patience; 

And alv. ay? Sx my sisht 
On that unerring rule of faith. 

Thy blessed steps to follow, 
Until my latest breath. 

7 O may my life and labour 
Express Vviiat thiu hast done. 

By love towards my neighbour, 

By serving every one 
Without self ijJterest or disguise ; 

And may thy pure example 
Be my best exercise. 

8 When I give up my spirit 
To thee, my Judge and God, 

Oh ! then apply the merit 

Of thy atoning blood ; 
And let my faith its power display. 

And rest upon thy promise 
To save me in that day. 

107 * T. 167. 

O TWE love wherewith I'm loved, 

O the undeserved grace! 
Thou, O Love ! by mercy moved, 

Takest upon thee my distress ; 
As a Lamb led to the slaughter 

Goest to the cross's tree, 
Seal'st thy love with blood & water, 

Bear"st the world's iniquity. 

2 Love, so strikingly displayed 
In thy tears and bloody sweat; 



CHRIST. 34 

Love, by sinful men betrayed, 
Dragg'd before the judgment-seat : 

Lov*-^, who for my soul's salvation 
Willingly didst shed thy blood, 

Thro' thy death and bitter passion 
I am reconciled to God. 

3 Love, who as my bleeding Saviour 
Didst my heart in righteousness 

Unto thee betroth for ever, 

Ah ! 1 thank thee for ihy grace : 

Love, who thus thyself engaged. 
Let all misery which I feel 

By thy sufferings be assuaged; 
By thy stripes my sorrows heal. 

4 Love, who hast for me endured 
Deaihupon the accursed tree. 

And eternal bliss procured. 
Fill my soul v^ith love to thee : 

Lord, how hast thou captivated 
My else cold and lifeless heart: 

Let me, till to heaven translated. 
Never more from thee depart. 

108* T. 216. 

A LAMB went forth, and bare the 
Of all the world together ; Tguilt 

Most patiently his blood he spilt 
To pay for every debtor; 

He freely took siu's heavy load, 

To reconcile us unto God ; 
All comfort he refused : 

Re underwent reproach and blame, 

Dsath on the cross, with stripes and 
shame. 

And said, I freely choose it. 

2 This Lamb is God omnipotent, 
Of all things the Creator: 

Thy Son who, by the Father sent. 

Assumed our feeble nat ire: 
O love no human tongue can tell, 
O love divine, unsearchable ! 

God gave his well-bsl :ved 
To sufferings, death, and to the grave, 
That he lost man the eby might 
His mercy thus he proved, [save: 

3 Jesus, I never can forget 

The pangs thou hast sustained: 
I'll thee, long as my pulse doth beat, 

Adore with thanks unfeigned ; 
Yea, thou shalt be my heart's de- 
light; Tnight. 
Thou, when I sink in death's dark 

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In life and death I will be thine, 
And on thy faithfulness recline 
With humble resignation. 

4 My song in thy great loveliness 
Both day and night shall centre ; 

Amidst all wants and feebleness 
I'll on thy service venture ; 

My life's whole stream for thee shall 

O may, by all I speak or do, [flow ; 
Thy holy name be praised, 

And all that thou hast done for me, 

Upon my heart indelibly 
For ever be impressed. 

5 Thou canst true comfort to me 
In my life's every station ; [yield 

In combat thou dost prove my shield, 

In grief my exultation ; 
In happy hours the source of joy ; 
And v>^hen all other meat doth cloy, 

This manna shall support me ; 
In thirst thou shalt my well-spring 
In solitude my company, [be, 

At home and on a journey. 

[tain, 

6 What harm can I from death sus- 
Since thou art my salvation ? 

From scorching heat thou art my 
In pain my consolation ; [screen, 

When gloomy thoughts surround my 
breast, [rest. 

Thou, Lord, alone, canst give me 
'Tis by thy power I conquer; 

Thou art, when storms of trial hlovi 

And toss my vessel to and fro. 
My sure and steadfast anchor. 

7 When I in heaven shall rest with 
Thou God of my salvation, [thee. 

Thy blood and righteousness shall be 

My glorious decoration: 
Thou on my head wilt place a crown. 
Thus shall I stand before the throne 

Of thy dear heavenly Father, 
Dress'd in salvation's robe, with thee 
To live to all eternity 

In bliss no tongue can utter. 

109* T. 9. 

JESUS, I am richly bless'd 

By thy bitter passion ; 
Oh ! how is my soul refresh'd 

In the meditation 
On the pain and deep distress, 

Which thou hast endured : 
By thy death forme a place 

Is in heaven procured. 



2 Jesus, who hast once been dead, 
Now for ever livest : 

Thou in every time of need 

Kindly me relievest, 
And dost help to me afford : 

Faithful Lord and Saviour, 
Give me what thy death procured, 

And I'm rich for ever. 

3 Grant, O Christ thou Son of God ! 
Through thy bitter passion, 

That we may' as thy reward, 

Joy in thy salvation : 
May we ever weigh the cause 

Of thy death and suffering, 
And a poor, but contrite heart 

Bring as a thank-ofteiing. 

110.* T. 51. 

WHEN Jesus hung upon the cross, 
Expiring to retrieve our loss, 
Bereft of consolation, 
The dying words he spoke, deserve 
Our serious meditation. 

2 First for his foes he intercedes, 
And with his Father for them pleads. 
(His matchless goodness shov/ing ;) 
He saith. Forgive them ; they know 
What they to me are doing. [not 

3 Weigh next the pardon and relief 
Bestow'd on the repenting thief, 
The object of his favour : 

To-day thou shalt in Paradise 
Be with me, and for ever. 

4 Observe the sympathy and care 
Which he for John and Mary bare : 
Behold thy son, O mother ! 

O John ! thy mother there behold : 
Thus, Christians, love each other, 

5 Hark, how the meek and suffering 

Lamb 

Doth on the cross, I thirst, exclaim ; 
Such thirst the Lord sustained 
For our salvation, but now he 
Joy for his grief hath gained. 

6 Next take to heart his anguish 

great, [ous weight, 

When, press'd beneath sin's ponder- 
All comfort from him taken. 
He cries aloud, My God, my God, 
Why hast thou me forsaken 7 

7 'Tis finish'd, was the solemn word, 
When for mankind our dying Lord 



OF JESUS 

Had gain'd complete salvation ; 
Ye mourning sinners, all rejoice 
To hear this declaration. 

8 The last, attention due demands: 

0 Father '. now into thy hands 

1 recommend my spirit : 
Hebow'd his head, gave up the ghost 
That we might life inherit. 

9 All those who here enjoy by faith 
The blessed fruits of Jesus' death, 
True bliss in him possessing. 

Find in his seven d^-ing words 
A treasure of rich blessing. 

111. T. 168. 

0 BEHOLD your Saviour wounded, 
Hanging on the accursed cross; 

None hath e"er the love expounded, 

Our Redeemer show'd to us : 
Hear him at his crucifixion 
Pray fur foes, 'midst keen affliction, 
Them forgive, they do not know. 
Heavenly Father, what they do. 

2 At his cross's foot now tarry, 
View his languid, marred face. 

Mark his care f )r John and Mary ; 

To the thief he offi-.rs grace : 
Ah ! he thirsts with love unshaken ; 
God, why hast thou me forsaken 7 
And 'Tis finished, Jesus cries, 
Yields his spirit, droops, and dies. 

112 * T. 168. 

SING with awe in strains melodious, 
Sing with awe, behold the man ; 

Yea repeat in tones harmonious, 
Ah ! behold, behold the man ! 

On thy dying look, dear Saviour, 

1 will fix my eyes for ever ; 

1 am never tired to gaze 

At thy lovely, bleeding face. 

2 Oh! this makes me think with 

sighing, 

I'm the cause : Behold the Man 1 
Then his love which I'm enjoying, 

Comforts me : Behold the Man ! 
Ah ! that cruelly abused 
Countenance, so marr'd and bruised, 
Makes my eyes with tears o'erfiow. 
Till to him I've leave to go, 

3 Wounded head, back ploughed with 

furrows, 
Visage marr'd: Behold the Man ! 



CHRIST. 36 

Eves how dim, hov/ fall of sorrows. 

Sunk with grief, Behold the Man ! 
Lamb of God, led to the slaughter, 
Melted, poured out like water; 
Should not love my heart inflame, 
Viewing thee, thou slaughtered 
Lamb. 

113*. T. 217. 

WHEN thou in death didst bow thy 
head, [wonder: 
All nature, Lord, was struck with 
The opening graves gave up their 
dead, [sunder: 
Earth trembled, rocks were rent iu 
Then felt the powers of hell below 
Their last irrevocable blow; 
Thy aim was then by right obtained. 
To free the souls by Satan claimed; 
Now, thro' thy anguish and distress. 
The captives find a full release. 

•2 Thou, who as our High-priest 

above [est, 
Still as the Lamb once slain appear- 
And there the tokens of thy love 
In thy once wounded body bearest : 
This is thy most transcendent form 
Which doth our hearts transport and 

warm, 

A s thou upon the cross didst languish , 
Extended there in keenest anguish. 
Or, as thy body, pale and dead, 
In the cold sepulchre was laid. 

3 'Tis the most lovely attitude. 
Wherein we can behold our Saviour. 
When by the eye of faith he's view'd 
With biood and bruises stain' all 

over: [Head 
That love, which urged our Lord and 
To suffer freely in our stead, 
Sinks deep into our hearts" recesses ; 
The blessed fruits of his distresses 
We richly can enjoy by faith. 
While meditating on his death. 

4 Christ's agony, his death & blood, 
Shall be our joy and consolation ; 
The grace unmerited, bestow'd 

On us our constant meditation ; 
Fresh proofs of his fidelity 
And tender care we daily see ; 
He will continue still to feed us. 
Till he at last will thither lead us, 
Where all his glories shall be seen, 
Without a veil to intervene. 



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114 * T. 594. 

[si on 

ONE view, Lord Jesus, of thy pas- 
Will make the fainting spirit glad; 
This yields us solid consolation, 
When thy dear blood, so freely shed, 
Pervades and heals both soul & body ; 
When ihou dost give to us thy peace: 
Ah ! then our arms of faith are ready 
Thy cross, O Jesus, to emb; ace. 

2 No drop of blood thou deem'dst too 

precious, 
To shed for sinners vile like me; 
O that thy fire of love, dear Jesus, 
Inflamed my heart vi^ith love to thee : 
May thy atoning death and passion. 
Thy agony and bitter pain. 
Until my final consummation, 
Deep in my heart engraved remain. 

3 O might T live in the enjoyment 
Of all my Lord for me hath gain'd; 
Ptfight this be daily my employment, 
To muse upon what he sustained; 
O may his hands, whereon engraven 
My poor and worthless name doth 

stand. 

Support me, till I in the haven 
Of endless joy shall safely land. 

115*. T. 14. 

MY life-fupplying element 
Is Jesus' blood and death : 

My soul is eagerly intent 
To live therein by faith. 

2 Lord Jesus, who is like to thee? 
O might by night and day 

My spirit upon L alvary. 
That scene of suffering, stay. 

3 How that blest moment I regard. 
When thou di 1st bow thy head : 

Oh ! had my list'ning ear but heard 
The groan that left thee dead. 

4 How highly favour'd had I been, 
Had I with John stood by. 

And my beloved Saviour teen 
In ki^^ienest anguish die. 

5 Beholding with deep reverence 
Thy side for me then pierced, 

With what emotion had I Ihence 
Seen blood and water burst. 

6 It is as tho' my eyes now view'd 
This heart-afiecting sight, 



And every scene depicted stood 
'Fore me in clearest light. 

7 O might thy dying love divine 
Become to me more clear, 

And smile in every smile of mine, 
And flow in every tear. 

8 When I depart, my latest breath 
To thee, Loid, shall ascend, 

As a thank-offering for thy death ; 
Thus, blest my race will end. 

116.* T. 126. 

WITH grateful heart s sensation 

At Jesus' feet I fall; 
Him with deep adoration 

My Lord and God I call, 
Since he sustained death forme, 

Procuring my redemption 
Upon the accursed tree. 

2 His stripes, whereby I'm healed, 
Are precious to m" soul. 

His blood is now revealed. 
The balm to make me whole; 

His cry: My God, my God, ah, why, 
Why hast thou me forsaken? 

To God now brings me nigh. 

3 In holy contemplation 
I day and night review 

The theme of Christ's salvation, 

And find it ever new ! 
My pulse shall to his honour beat, 

And till his bh^st a ppearing. 
Each breath his praise repeat. 

4 Myself 1 now deliver 
Into his faithful hand; 

He will support me ever. 

Till I before him stand ; 
Till then I neve- can forget. 

That his atoning passion 
Hath cancell'd all my debt. 

117. T. 244. 

THE slaughter'd Lamb, my Saviour, 

Remains my sdIo deiiglit, 
My fav'rite Jlieme for ever. 

My object day and night; 
The incense of his prayers. 

His cries and bitter te.irs, 
For me to God ascertdeth ; 

My mournful cry he hears. 

2 With God my habitation 
Upon Mount Calvary, 



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fix without cessation : ' 

Here it is good to be : 
Thus from my .^aviour's death 

Deriving life by faith, 
Of heaven I have a foretaste, 

Until my latest breath. 

118* T. 151. 

HERE am I blushing, weeping, 

A breeze of heavenly bliss 
From Jesus' cross perceiving, 

Rejoicing that Tin his; 
To him what sh.all i render, 

P.Iy gratefU hsa t to show ? 
Bid but my love more tender, 

More ardent for him glow, 

2 I was defiled all over, 
Depraved and unclean; 

His blood my <::iilt did cover. 

And wash'd w.y so-il from sin ; 
Tile time 1 vvell remember 

When, fiii'd with deepest awe, 
My name amoiig the number 

In the Lamb's book I saw. 

3 My Saviour's death and passion. 
His anguish, grief, and pain. 

Until my coiisumination 
My fav'rite theme remain ; 

Himself hath sanctified 
The grave, my resting place, 

And since for me he died, 
I shall lie down in peace. 

119.* T. 168. 

THOU hast canceUVl my Iransgres- 
Jesus, by thy precious blood; [sion. 
May I find therein salvation, 
Happiness and peace with God; 
And since thou f r sinners suffering 
On the cross wast made an offering, 
From all sin deliver jne. 
That I wholly thine may be. 

2 All the pain thou hast endured, 
All thy wounds, thy ( rown of thorn. 
Hands & feet, with nails thro' bored, 
The reproach u iiich thou has? borne ; 
Thy back, ploughed with deep fur- 
rows. 

Cross and grave, and all thy sorrows, 
Thy blood-sweaL and agony, 
O Lord Jesus, coirifort me. 



120. T. 36. 

LAMB, for thy boundless love I 

praises offer, 
That love, which m-ged thee in my 

stead to suffer, 
While all tlie wrath which I should 

have endured. 

On thee was poured. 

2 How highly is poor man by thee 

esteemed ! 
Thou gavest thyself, that he might 

be redeemed ; 
Take soul and body. Lord, as an 

oblation 

For all thy passion. 

3 Thou richly dost deserve, that each 

pulsation 

Thy praises should express without 
cessation. 

And that each drop of blood be hal- 
lo w"d ever 

To thee, my Saviour. 

121. * T. 22. 

ROUND Tabor heavenly glories 
shone, 

But what on Olivet v/as done, 
What signalized Mount Calvary, 
Calls forth my praise :— 'twas done 
for me. 



122. T. 582. 

WAS ever grief like thine, 

Jesus, thou man of v.'o ? 
The visage and the form divine, 

Why was it marred so 7 
That man by thee restored, 

God's image might regain, 
And by the sorrows of his Lord 

In joys eternal reign. 



123.* T. 14. 

SEE, world, ^pon the shameful tree 

Thy Maker sinks in death: 
Cover'd with stripes and wounds for 
thee, 

Thy Saviour yields his breath. 



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2 Behold the streams of sacred blood, 
Behold his pierced side ; [liood. 

What hath drawn forth this copious 
And sweird this flowing tide? 

3 My sins, as nurn'rous as the sands 
Upon the ocean's shore, [hands. 

Have been the cruel, murderous 
That wounded thee so sore. 

4 Thy wondrous love to evidence 
Thou wouldst my surety be : 

Thyself wouldst pay my debt im- 
Thereby to set me free, [mense, 

5 Thou art destruction to the grave, 
Death's enemy severe ; 

That each in bondage as its slave, 
Might now be saved from fear. 

6 My debt to thee, God, who art love. 
Weak words can ne'er express; 

1 cannot here, if there above. 
Return due thankfulness. 

7 Grant me the grace while I am 
Since I can nothing give, [here, 

Thy sufferings in my heart to bear, 
And by thy death to live. 

124. T. 14. 

BEHOLD the Saviour of the world, 
Imbrued with sweat and gore, 

Expiring on the accursed cross, 
Where he our sorrows bore. 

2 Compassion for man's falleri race 
Brought down God's only Son, 

To veil in flesh his radiant face. 
And for our sins atone. 

3 Who can to love his name forbear. 
That of his sufferings hears, 

And finds the ransom of his soul 
Was blood as well as tears ? 

4 When earth and hell's malicious 
Encompass'd thee around, [powers 

Thy sacred blood, O Son of God ! 
Stream'd forth from every wound : 

5 Till death's pale ensigns o'er thy 

cheeks 

And trembling lips were spread ; 
Till light forsook thy dying eyes. 
And life thy drooping head. 

6 Joy for thy torments we receive. 
Life in thy death have found ; 

For the reproaches of thy cross 
Shall be with glory crown'd. 



7 May we a grateful sense retain 

Of thy redeeming love; 
And live below like those that hope 

To live with thee above, ^ 

125. T. 14. 

ALAS, and did my Saviour bleecl, 
And did my Sovereign die ? 

Would he devote his sacred head 
For such a worm as I ? 

2 Was it for crimes that I had done, 
He groan'd upon the tree ? 

Amazing pity, grace unknown, 
And love beyond degree ! 

3 Well might the sun in darkuess 
And shut his glories in, [hide 

When the Almighty Maker died, 
An offering for my sin. 

4 Thus might I hide my blushing face , 
While Jesus' cross appears ; 

Dissolve, my heart, in thankfulness, 
And melt, my eyes, in tears. 

126. T. 22. 

WHEN I by faith my Saviour see. 
Expiring on the cross for me, 
Satan and sin no more me move, 
For I'm fill'd with Jesus, love, 

2 His thorns and nails pierce thro' 

my heart. 
In every groan I bear a part ; [eyes ; 
I view his wounds with streaming 
But see, he bows his head and dies. 

3 Come, sinners, view the Lamb of 

God, [blood, 
Wounded, and dead, and bathed in 
Behold his side, and venture near, 
The well of endless life is here. 

4 Here I forget my cares and pains ; 
I drink, yet still my thirst remains; 
Only the fountain-head above 

Can satisfy the thirst of love. 

5 O that I thus could always feel ; 
Lord, more and more thy love reveal ; 
Then my glad tongue shall loud pro- 
claim 

The grace and glory of thy name. 

6 Thy name dispels my guilt and 

fear, [ear ; 

Revives my heart and charms mine 
Affords a balm for every wound. 
And Satan trembles at the sound. 



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127. T. 14. 

BEHOLD the loving Son of God 
Stretch'd out upon the tree ; 

Behold him shed his precious blood 
And die for you and me. 

2 Why is his body rack'd with pains, 
And wrung with keenest smart ? 

Why flows the blood from all his 
veins, 

Why torn with grief his heart ? 

3 All righteousness did he fulfil, 
No sin did ever know; 

He never thought nor acted ill; 
Why was he wounded so ? 

4 Alas, we own with conscious 

shame. 
While we behold his cross. 
Our sins have slain the guiltless 
He sufFer'd all for us. [Lamb, 

5 But hence our confidence begins. 
For we may boldly say. 

That thus, by bearing all our sins, 
He took them all away. 

6 Our God is fully reconciled, 
His justice satisfied ; 

Each sinner may become his child ; 
Since Jesus bled and died. 

7 Come then, ye needy sinners, 
If ye accept, he'll give ; [come ; 

Oh ! suffer him to lead you home ; 
Whoever will, may live. 

128. T. 22. 

THERE hangs the Saviour of man- 
kind, 

His visage marr'd, his head reclined, 
His bleeding hands, his bleeding feet, 
Declare his love divinely great. 

2 His flesh is torn with whips and 

nails. 

His strength decays, his spirit fails, 
His side is pierced, his heart is broke, 
Our sins upon himself he took. 

3 The thieves, expiring on each side, 
Proclaim the crimes for which they 

died : [done ? 

But what, dear Saviour, hast thou 
Thou diedst for sin, but not thine 

own. 

4 Jesus, and didst thou bleed for me ? 
O great, O boundless mystery ! 



1 bow my head in deep amaze, 
And silently adore thy grace. 

129. T. 582. 

GO forth in spirit, go 
To Calvary's holy mount ; 

See there thy Friend between two 
thieves. 
Suffering on thy account. 

2 Fall at his cross's foot, 
And say. My God and Lord, 

Here let me dwell, and view these 
wounds, 
Which life for me procured. 

3 Fix on that face thine eye : 
Why dost thou backward shrink ? 

What a base rebel thou hast been 
To Christ, thou now dost think. 

4 Fear not ; for this is he 
Who always loves us first. 

And v^ith white robes of righteous- 
Delights to deck the worst, [ness 

5 Or art thou at a loss 

What thou to him shalt say? 
Be but sincere, and all thy case 
Just as it is display. 

6 Ris blood thy cause will plead, 
Thy plaintive ery he'll hear, 

Look with an eye of pity down. 
And grant thee all thy prayer. 

130. T. 14. 

BEHOLD the Saviour of mankind 
Nail'd to the shameful tree ; 

How vast the love that him inclined 
To bleed and die for thee. 

2 Hark how he groans, while nature 

shakes, 

And earth's strong pillars bend ; 
The temple's veil in sunder breaks, 
The solid marbles rend. 

3 'Tis done, the precious ransom's 
'Tis finish'd, Jesus cries; [paid ; 

Behold he bows his sacred head, 
He bows his head, and dies. 

4 Salvation thus did he obtain ; 
O mystery divine ! 

O Lanib of God, was ever pain. 
Was ever love like thine ! 



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131. T. 22. 

THE cross, the cross, O that's my 
gain, 

Because on that the Lamb was slain; 
'Twas there my Lord was crucified, 
*Twas there my Saviour for me died. 

2 The stony heart dissolves in tears 
When to our view the cross appears; 
Christ's dying love, when truly Mt, 
The vilest, ha dest heart doth melt. 

3 Here will I stay, and gaze awhile 
Upon the frii:'nd of sinners vi!e : 
Abased I view what I have done 
To God's eternal, gracious Son. 

4 Here I behold, as in a glass, 
God's glory, with unveiled face, 
And by beholding, I shall be 
Made like to him" who loved me. 

5 Here is an ensign on a hill, 
Come hither, sinners, look your fill; 
To look aside is pain and loss ; 

1 glory only in the cross. 

6 Here doth the Lord of life proclaim 
To all the world his saving name; 
Repenting souls in him believe ; 
Ye wounded, look on him and live. 

7 No flaming sword doth guard the 

place, [grace; 
The cross of Christ proclaims free 
All pilgrims who would heaven vv^in, 
By Jesus' cross must enter in. 

132. T. 96. 

[done ; 

O LOVE divine, what hast thou 
Th' incarnate God hath died for me, 
The Father's co-eternal Son 
Bore all my sins upon the tree ; 
Th' incarnate God f )r me hath died ; 
My Lord, my Love is crucified. 

2 Behold him, all ye that pass by, 
The bleeding Piince of life and peace; 

[die. 

Come, see, ye Vv^orms, your Maker 
And say, was ever grief like his? 
Come, feel with me his blood ap- 
plied: 

My Lord, my Love is crucified: — 

.3 Is crucified for me and you, 
To bring us rebels back to God; 
Believe, believe the record true, 
Ye all are bought with Jesus' blood; 



Pardon for all flows from his side, 
My Lord, my Love is crucified. 

4 Then let us sit beneath his cross, 
And gladly catch the healing stream, 
All things for him account but loss, 
And all give up our hearts to him : 

0 may we nothing know beside 
The Lamb of God as crucified. 

133. T. 11. 

LET me dwell on Golgotha, 
Weep and love my life away, 
While upon the cross I see 
Jesus bleed and die for me. 

2 That dear blood for sinners spilt, 
Shows my sin in all its guilt : 

Ah ! my soul, he bore thy load ; 
Thou hast slain the Lamb of God. 

3 Hark, his dying word: Forgive, 
Father, let the sinner live ; 
Sinner, wipe thy te is away, 

1 thy ransom freely pay. 

4 While I hear this grace reveal'd, 
And obtain my pardon seal'd, 
All my soft f fiections move, 
Waken'd by the force of love. 

5 Farewell, world, thy gold is dross. 
Now I see the blood-stain'd cross ; 
Jesus died to set me free 

From the law, and sin, and thee. 

6 He hath dearly bought my soul ; 
Lord, accept and claim the whole; 
To thy wiU I all resign. 

Now no more my own, but thine. 

134. T. 683. 

1 KNEEL in spirit at my Saviour's 

cross, [foes; 
Where he in blood expired for his 
With deepest reverence humbly I 

adore [bore. 
My dying Lord, who all my sorrows 

2 I, sinfiil worm, with awe before 

him bow, [teryview: 
While I the deep unfathom'd mys- 
Poor man must highly valued be in- 

deed. [was paid. 

For whom so great a ransom price 

3 This blessed truth I firmly will 

maintain, [slain: 
That my Creator for my sins was 



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May this constrain me gladly to obey ' 
And love tlie Lord, vrho tock my sins 
awav. 



WEEX I survey the ^vondrcus cross 
On which tiie Prince of glory died, 
My richest ga'n I count bat loss. 
And pour c jni^-inpt on all my pride : 
Fo:bid it, T.'-rd. that I should boan 
In aught brside my ransom price; 
All tne vain ihings vhich charm'd 

me moii 
For Christ I iVcrly sacrince. 

•2 Behold th- dying Lamb of God. 

And sav. vas grief like his e"er 

knov-n ~ ::^^-od, 

5-^e from . ■ . ; - of 

Sorrow ai: ' v ■ _ . j ^ n : : 
What call 
My than!: 

Love so n;: : . _ _ 

Demands my s^ui, my hfr. my aU. 



136. 



T. 154. 



FOR nur Tr^.nsgressioiiH thou wast 

Our ; . ;, on thee were laid; 

Th".' . U what lo\-e un- 

" boiina.o: ' 
For guilty man live debt have paid: 
With humble thanks we now adore 
thee, 

Thy cross our glory shall remain : 
Yet oft ashamed v/e weep before 
thee. 

That we by sin the Lord have slain. 

137. T. 232. 

BEHOLD, mv soul, the Lanjb of 
God, ddood. 
Baptised wit]-; T-n;- -iid =weat and 

J^pent. <: --:-n : 

See. how d ..nd dies, 

Whi^-^ t'- . ■ : denies 

II; o- are shaken : 

My : . . _ _ ri ihy death 

Sub.; I,; L,.; ::;nhrm my faith : 

Teach me tir\" dyin? love to know, 
And in leturn with love to glow ; 

Thy love divine 

My heart incline, 

Lord, to bi thine. 
Till I in death rav soul resis-n. 



138.* T. 151. 



THA' blood, so d>-arand precious, 

Love made thee shed lor me; 
0 may I novv'. dear Jesus, 

Love thee UK^st Lrvc;,tiy: 
r.Iay the divine impression 

Of iliy atoning death. 
And all thy bitter passion 

In e"er leave mev hii^ l"ve breath. 



139.- 



T. 5Sb. 



'TIS nnish"d now. 
Salva ion's iinish'd now; 
Redeemed sinners, bow, 
Ailore. and wonder. 
That earth and heaven's Founder 
Xow sinks in death 
d Lnnk up and see, 
V' ' "d ' dv up and see, 

1 s pierced for thee ; 

V:.v,-- H^vam thy thirst assuages.. 
Was rent f-.r tnee. 

3 The precious liood 
Of vrater and of blood, 
Of sin at'jiiincr b'ood, 
Xow freely fiou'eth 

On him who Jesus knowetli 

As Lord and God. 

4 Vde are rede em "d. 
Redeern'd to en: less bliss, 
Our souls rejoice at this ; 
With hearts enlarged 

We see our debt discharged. 

Our ransouii paid. 

5 O sing again. 

Sing still in higher strain 
Unto the Lanib once slain ; 
Bring fjr salvation 
Praise, thanks, and adoration. 

Hallelujah. 



140. 



T. 14. 



THERE is a fountain hll'd with 
blood. 

Drawn from Tmmanuei's veins ; 
And sinners, plunged beneath that 
Lose all their guilty stains, 'ilood 

2 The dyins- thief i ^ ^ - ' see 

That fo uitain 
And there may L _ - lie, 

Wash all mv sins aw ay. 



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3 E'er since by faith I saw the stream 
Thy flowing wounds supply, 

Redeeming love has been my theme, 
And shall be till I die. 

4 Then in a nobler, sweeter song, 
I'll sing thy power to save, 

When this poor lisping, stamm'ring 
Lies silent in the grave, (tongue 

5 Lord, I believe, thou hast prepared. 
Unworthy tho' 1 be, 

For me a blood-bought, free reward, 
A golden harp for me. 

C 'Tis strung, and tuned for endless 
years, 

And form'd by powder divine, 
To sound in God the Father's ears 
jVo other name but thine. 

141. T. 240. 

ALL hail, thou Lamb of God, 
Bearing sin's ponderous load: 
Thanks for thy agony, 
Tliy bloody sweat for me, 
Thy sutf-rings willingly ; 
All hail, 'midst pain and scorn, 
Spit upon, crown'd with thorn, 
And by the scourges torn ; 
All hail, in purple clad: 

Sinners, sinners. 
Ah ! behold the man ! 

Sinners, sinners, 
Ah! behold the man ! 

2 Bearing the cross's weight 
Thou mountest Calvary's height : 
I, weeping, follow thee, 

For all is done for me, 
For me, thine enemy: 
All hail, as in my stead. 
Thou, a sin offering made, 
In torments bow'st thy head: 
Thanks for thy pierced side : 

Sinners, sinners, 
All ye who pass by, 

Hearken, hearken, 
Mark his dying cry. 

3 'Tis finish'd, Jesus cries, 
He bows his head and dies : 
The veil is rent in tvv-ain. 
Burst is the captive's chain, 
Man is restored again : 

All hail, in death though pale, 
Victorious Lamb, all hail. 
Then did thine arm prevail : 
O glorious sacrifice ! 



Ever, ever 
To thy promised word 

Faithful, faithful 
Saviour, God, and Lord. 

142. T. 136. 

I WEEP for joy 

And tender love's emotion. 

When I Christ's sufferings trace with 

deep devotion, 
From Olivet 

To Calvary's bloody brow : 
When him, with scoffing multitudes 
surrounded, 

1 view from head to foot for my 

transgressions wounded, 
Ah ! then it is my blest employ 

To weep for joy. 

2 He died for me, 

For me became an offering ; 
My sin-sick soul he healeth by his 
His precious blood, [suffering, 
For my redemption shed. 
An open fountain is for my trans- 
gression; [of salvation, 

1 in his sacred wounds, those pledges 
Discover my election free ; 

He died for me. 

143.* T. 185. 

UNTO Jesus' cross I'm now retiring, 
There my Saviour's pierced feet, 
(Dying love a grateful sense inspir- 
ing,) 

Bathed in tears I humbly greet ; 
i Might I never lose this blest impres- 
I sion, 

; But in spirit fix my happy station 
j On those heights so dear to me, 
Golgotha, Gethsemane. 

2 Might thy dying love dear suffer- 

ing Saviour, 
Which subdued my stubborn heart. 
Me constrain, and rule my whole be- 
haviour. 
Till I from this world depart: 
Thus my mortal body I shall nourish, 
j And as thine with holy reverence 
j Earnestly intent to bear [cherish, 
More of thy blest image here. 

[divested, 

3 With a mind, from earthly cares 
Let me dwell by day and night, 



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46 



Where the body of my Saviour rest ■ , 
Here I find supreme delight : [ed : , 
Here 'tis good for me with pardon'd i 
Mary | 
At his sepulchre in faith to tarry : I 
Thus in blessed fellowship i 
With my Lord L v/ake and sleep. 

144* T. 205. 

HAPPY meditation 
On my Saviour's passion. 

On his death and grave ; 
It can't be expressed 
What a feeling blessed 

At such times I have^ 
Wben I Christ in Spirit viev.', 
In his suffering scenes revising 
My Lord agonizing. 

2 All the pains and sorrows 
He endured for us ; 

All the tears he shed, 
When he in the garden, 
Bearing our sins' burden, 

In soul's anguish pray'd ; 
Yea. each scene of suffering love 
Raises in me an emotion 
Of intense devotion. 

3 Lamb of God. thus dearest 
Tliouto me appearest; 

O might I eacii breath 
Spend, while here I'm living, 
In praise and thanksgiving 

For tbv wounds and dea'th ; 
Till I, for thy dying love. 
Shall wi h all the saints in glory 
Praise, thank, and adore thee. 



145. 



T. 581. 



And from death our souls to save. 
Once for us lay in the grave. 

4 Hither, sinners, all repair, 
i And with Jesus Christ be dead; 
j All are safe from Satan's snare, 
, Who to Jesus" tomb have fled ; 

Here the weary andoppress'd 
Find a never-ending rest. 

5 Wounded Saviour, full of grace, 
Hast thou suffered thus for me; 
Ah 1 I hide my blushing face ; 
How have I requited thee? 

i Should not I with ardour burn 
I Some love's token to return? 

6 But alas, the spark how small; 
Scarcely seen at all to glow ; 
Lord, tboukuow'st how short I fall. 
And my growth in grace how slow; 
Yet, whe^n to thy cross I fly, 
Soon all strange' affections die. 

■ 7 In thy death is all my trust, 
I have thee my refuge made ; 
And when once, consign'd to dust. 
In the tomb my body's laid, 
Then with saved souls above 
I will praise thy dying love. 

S But while here I'm left behind. 
Burden 'd with innrrnity. 
May I help and comfort nnd. 
Yisiting Gethsemane, 
Calvary, and Joseph's tomb, 
Till my sabbath's also come. 



MET around the sacred tomb, 
Friends of Jesus, why those tears? 
'Midst this sad sepulchral gloom 
Shall your faith give way to tears? 
He wiU soon, e'en as he said, 
Pcise triumphant from the dead. 

'2 Hidden from all ages past 
Was the cross's mystery, 
Doubts awhile a veil had cast 
O'er that first dear family: 
Till they saw him, and believed, 
And as Lord and God received. 

3 Now with tears of love and joy 
We remember all his pain, 
Sighs, and groans, and dying cry; 
For the Lamb for us was slain, 



146. 



T. 114. 



XOW haste, my soul, with awe and 

deep devotion 
To Joseph's tomb, thy Saviour to 

behold, " [cold : 

Laid in the dust, his body pale and 
Ahl in tiiy stead he drank death's 

bitter potion : "and slain, 

, He as a Lamb was wounded, bruised, 
For thee eternal happiness to gain, 

: -2 For worthless me, CO godlike con- 
i descensioni; [sphere, 
j The Maker of creation's boundless 
I "VMiom all celestial hosts as Lord re- 
I vere, [comprehension, 
I Whose power divine is past their 
I Became a man, my guilty soul to 
save, ' ' [grave. 

, And rests from labour in the silent 



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3 Here is the place where weary 

souls may tarry : 
Tho' near the dead, death can no 

power assume, (tomb: 
For life, eternal life rests in this 
Come then, my pardon'd soul, with 

humble ]\'Jary (sleep; 
Behold thy wearied Master sweetly 
Admire his matchless love, adore, 

and weep. 

4 I view in thee, thou wan and 

mangled body. 
My Lord. Redeemer, Priest, and 

Sacrifice, (est price ; 

The Bread of Life, the Pearl of great- 
My soul's Beloved, the Fairest, v/hite 

and ruddy. 
The promised Seed, the Lord our 

righteousness. 
The long-predicted Lamb, and Prince 

of peace. 

5 Here will I stay, engaged in con- 

templation 
On my Redeemer's agony and dea'h ; 
This shall increase and fix my wa- 
vering faith (tion ; 
In thee, the finisher of my salva- 
Yea, in my soul and body mortify 
The sins which did my Jesus crucify. 

6 Thou Lord of life, fix thou my soul 

and senses (heart: 
On thee, the dearest object of my 
That, when from this vain world I 

shall depart, {commences, 
And when the awful scene of death 
I may resign my spirit unto tliee, 
And in thy presence live eternally. 

7 Meanwhile I'll love and thank 

without cessation 
Thee, my Redeemer, who my soul 

hast bought, (mercy sought : 
And me, a wandering sheep,' in 
Accept my tears, my prayer and 

adoration : 
To thee my life, my all I now resign 
In life and death; O keep me ever 

thine. 

147. T. 208. 

NOW will I like Mary 
My best spices carry 

To my Saviour's tomb; 
I'll behold his body 
Mangled, pale, and bloody; 

Now my sabbath's come : 



But alas,— what spices has 

My poor heart, save tears and crying, 

Eeart-felt throbs and sighing. 

2 Lo, methinks his body, 
There stretch'd out already, 

Lifeless I behold : 
Yes, I view him yonder, 
And astonish'd ponder 

O'er him dead and cold : 
Deep and wide,— I see his side. 
Livid wounds on every member » 

1 see without number. 

.3 Back, the scourges ploughed : 
Side, whence blood streams flowed; 

Hands, and feet, and head; 
Lips, o'er which death hover'd, 
Now with paleness cover'd ; 

Cheeks, whose colour's fled ; ; 
Bruised face,— still full of grace; [ 
On this scene I gaze ashamed, 
Weep whene'er 'tis named. 

4 Lamb of God, my Saviour, 
Thou shalt be for ever 

My most fa v'rite theme: 
And for thy atonement ' 
Might I every moment 

Praise thy saving name: 
Constantly, — thy passion be, 
Till my final consummation, 
My heart's meditation. 

148* T. 45. ' 

O DEEPEST grief,— which the re- 
Of mankind has procured ! (lief 
God's beloved and only Son ii 
In a tomb was buried. i, 

2 Ye sons of men, —this doleful plan j 
Was laid by your transgression ; 
What Christ sufi:er'd for your guilt - 
Is beyond expression. 

(blood, 

3 The Lamb of God— has shed his 
Which flow'd upon the mountain ; • 
This for all iniquity j 
Is an open fountain. j 

4 O Prince of peace,— thou Source oi ^ ' 
And Author of salvation, (grace, j 
Thy unbounded love demands ' J 
Humble adoration. 

5 How blest he is,— who weigheth ' % 
That God became his Saviour, (thisj Bet 
To bestow eternal life - 
Upon him for ever. i t\\\ 



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CHRIST. 



48 



6 O Jesus blest,— my heart's true 
Be tliou my soul's desire, (rest, 
Till I too can in ray tomb 
From this ^^ crld retire. 

149. T. 119. 

SLAUGHTERED Lamb, :!;: 
My Redeemer, while I view 
Thee by faiih. I'm lost in wonder; 
Grateful tears my cheeks bedew: 
Blessed Saviour, when I ponder 
On the cause of all thy grief and 
smart, Melts my heart, 

2 Holy Lord, :':!: 
By the body given to death, 
Mortify my sinful nature 
Till I yit Id my dying breath : 
Ah ! protect thy feeble creature, 
Grant that I, by nothing drawn 
aside. Thine abide. :!: 

150. T. 598. 

BELOVED, white and ruddy, 
Of thousands none so fair ; 

1 with thy wounded h dy 
No beauty can c mpare: 

Here to thy care consigned 
\\ ithin thy tomb enshrined, 
Might but my body lie; 
To thee my soul would fly. 

2 But while on earth I tarry, 
Wrapt in this mortai vest, 

Within thy sanctuary 

My troubled sou! finds rest : 
Admit no strange aflfections, 
But -midst all imperfections. 
Might in mv looks be seen, 
That I witli God have been. 

.3 In this sepulchral Eden 

The tree of life I've found, 
Here is my treasure hidden, 

I tread on ballow'd ground: 
Ye sick, ye faint and weary, 
Howe'er your ailments vary, 
Creep hither, and make sure 
Of a most perfect cur \ 
4 Here lies in death's embraces 

My Brid'^groom, Lord, and God ; 
With awe my soul retraces 

The bloo'iy d"loro'!S road, 
That leads to this last station ; 
Here in sweet meditation 
I'll dwell by day and night, 
Till faith is changed to sight. 



151. T. 45. 

WEEP, Zion, weep, 

In death's dee]) sleep 

Your King his head has bowed : 

Closed are those lips, whence late 

Truth and mercy flowed. 

2 In strains of wo 
Our songs shall flo\v. 
What love is here displayed; 
See God"s dear and only Son, 
To a tomb coavej^ed. 

3 Yet, O rejoice 
With heart and voice, 

Soon vx ill he rise most glorious: 
And at tiie right hand of God 
Seat himself victorious. 

152. T. 167. 

0 WHAT love is here displayed ! 
See the Father's only Son 

To the silent tomb conveyed; 
Ah, my soul, what hast thou done! 
Yet, while I my sins bewailing, 
Own that they his blood have spilt, 
r\Iay that blood, frr me prevailing, 
Wash away my sin and guiit. 

2 Here my ^ahbath is completed. 
Here my soul enjoys sweet peace ; 
At the feet of Jesus seated, 
Here I taste true happiness ; 

1 adore my paschal ottering, 
I adore Gnd"s counsel deep, 
I adore my Jtsus s i.lT-ring, 
And while I adore him, weep. 

153. * T. 185. 

WHEN I visit Jesus" grave in spirit, 
It is never done iii vain ; (merit 

Since 'ti:« only from his death and 
I can life and strength obtain : 

Jesus' cross, his last hours in his pas- 
sion, piration, 

Jesus' stripes, his wounds and ex- 
Jesus' body ano his blood 
Shall remain my highest good. 

154. T. 205. 

RESTING in the silent grave, 
Spent with torments, pangs & cries, 



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49 



See the Lord God, strong to save ; 
Him whose thunders shake the skies: 
'J' was for me he groanM, he bled, 
And wasnumber'd with the dead: 
Sacred body, with amaze 
Thankfully on thee I gaze, 

155. T. 11. 

GO, my soul, go every day 
To the tomb where Jesus lay ; 
Be my members with him dead, 
Be his sepulchre my bed. 

2 Boldest foes dare never come 
Near my Saviour's sacred tomb ; 
Evil never can molest 
Those who near his body rest. 



156.^ T. 519. 

MOST holy Lord and God, 

Holy, almighty God, 

Holy and most merciful Saviour, 

Thou eternal God ; 
Grant that w^e may never 
Lose the comforts from thy death : 

Have mercy, O Lord. 

2 Most holy Lord and God, 

Holy, Almighty God, 

Holy and most merciful Saviour ; 

Thou eternal God ; 
Bless thy congregation 
Through thy sufferings, death, and 

Have mercy, O Lord. (blood : 



VI. THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST FROM THE GRAVE. 



157.^ T. 132. 

CHRIST Jesus was to death abased 
Because of our transgression ; 

But now for us, by being raised, 
Hath gain'd life and salvation : 

'Tis this should prompt us to rejoice 

To praise the Lord with heart and 
In singing hallelujah. (voice, 

2 By none of all the human race 
Could death and hell be foiled; 

Sin rendered all men weak and base, 

All ruined were and spoiled ; 
Death having enter'd by the fall. 
Bore sway and was entail'd on all ; 
All sinners are by nature. 

3 But Jesus Christ, the Son of God, 
In love and great compassion, 

To free us from sin's galling load, 
Appear'd in human fashion : 

He hath destroy'd sin's power and 
claim, <name ; 

And left death nothing but the 
Its sting can't hurt believers. 

4 How great and wondrous was the 

strife, 

Life was by death assailed ; 
But Jesus Christ, the Prince of life, 
O'er sin and death prevailed ; 



He triumph'd over them in death. 
And we are conquerors too by faith 
In Christ our risen Saviour. 

5 He is the blessed Paschal Lamb, 
By God himself appointed: 

The prophets all aioud proclaim 
That he is the Anointed : 
If on our hearts his blood appear. 
We're freed from death's enslaving 
Subdued is that destroyer. (fear, 

6 This is the day the Lord hath made 
To lively hopes to raise us : 

Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad 

And join to sing his praises; 
For Christ, our everlasting light. 
Dispels the clouds of sin's dark night 
And all the powers of darkness. 

7 The bread of Hfe we eat in faith, 
Ts Jesus Christ our Saviour, 

Who conquer'd Satan, sin, and death, 

And liveth now and ever : 
Our souls de?ire no other food, 
But our Redeemer's flesh and l3lood. 
Which gives us life eternal. 

158.-^- T. 590. 

SING Hallelujah, Clirist doth live, 
And peace on earth restore ; 



OP CHRIST. 



50 



Come, ransomed souls, andglory give, 

Sing, worship and adore : 
With grateful hearts to hitn we pay 

Our thanks in humble wise : 
Who aught unto cur charge can lay ? 

'Tis God that justifies 

2 Who can condemn, since Christ 
And ever lives to God? iwas dead 

Now our whole debt is fully paid, 
He saves us by his blood: (heaven 

The rarsom'd hos s in earth and 
Thro' countless choirs proclaim: 

He hath redeem'd us, praise be given 
To God and to the Lamb. 

3 God rais'd him up. when he for all 
Had freely tasted death, 

And thus redeem'd us from the fall ; 

On this we ground our faith: 
For God thereby hi^ sacrifice 

Declared, unto his praise. 
An all-sufficient ransom-price 

For Adam's fallen race. 

4 The God of peace to guilty rnan 
Doth pard'ning grace atford. 

Since from the dead he brought again 
Oar Shepherd, Head and Lord; 

That Shepherd who so freely shed 
riis blood for sinners poor ; 

Who died, but now is risen inde; d, 
And lives for evermore. ' 

5 The God of mercies let us praise, 
Who saveth fallen men, 

That by his power which Christ did 
He us begets agaiu (raise, 

Unto a lively coniidenco. 
That v/e for Jesu.>' sake 

Shall of that blest inheritance, 
Reserved for us, partake, 

j C His resurrection's power divine, 
I By grace on us bestow'd, 
1 Renews us, that we, dead to sin, 
May live alone to God : 

Thus we, supported by his might, 
I From strength to strength proceed ; 

And, walking in his truth and light, 
1 Praise him in word and deed. 

7 In all we do, constrain'd by love. 

We'll joy to him afford. 
And to God's will obedient prove 

Tiiro' Jesus Christ our Lord : 
Sing Hallelujah and adore 

On earth the Lamb once slain, 
Till we in heaven shall evermore 

Esalt his name, A.men. 
6 



159. T. 590. 

BELIEVING soujS, rejoice and sing, 

Your risen Saviour see, 
And say, O death, where is thy sting ? 

O grave, thy victory ? 
He died your guilty souls to save ; 

And, dying, conquer'd death: 
Was buried in the gloomy grave, 

But re-assumed his breath. 
•2 Rejoice, your conquering Saviour 

He lives to die no more ; (lives, 
And life eternal freely gives, 

Since he our sorrows bore. 
To all who their lost state bewail ; 

For Jesus' precious blood 
Doth for each contrite soul prevail 

Before the throne of God. 

3 Sing praises to our risen Lord; 
Life, immortality. 

And lasting bliss are now restored 

For all; for you and me: 
Believe the v/ondrous deed, my soj3,s 

Adore his saving name; 
Rejoice, ye saints, from pole to pole 

His love and power proclaim. 

4 The Prince of life reclin'd his head 
Expiring on the cross ; 

But now the Lord is risen indeed, 

Is risen and lives for us : 
Rejoice, and in the dust adore 

The Lamb for sinners slain ; 
He liveth now and evermore, 

For evermore to reign. 

160. T. 50. 

KEJOICE, O church, the Saviour's 
bride, 

All grief and mourning lay aside: 
With cheerful hearts and voices sing 
The resurrection of our King. 

Hallelajah. 

2 He, having triumph'd over death, 
Now re-assumes his vital breath : 
The angels wait with watchful eyes. 
And joy to see their God arise. 

Hallelujah. 

3 Our gracious Saviour, Head, and 

Lord, (word ; 

Hath well perform'd his promised 
And now u ould have his church re- 
joice ; 

He loves to hear her cheerful voice. 

Hallelujah. 



RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. 



4 Let us then with the heavenly 

throng 

Now join in that eternal song: 
Salvation to our God and King, 
Vv^'hnse death did our redemption 
bring. Hallelujah. 

5 Blessing and praise we give to thee, 
That thou from death hast set us 

free; 

Thy resurrection from the grave 
Proves clearly thou hast power to 
save. Hallelujah. 

6 Thy blood shall wash our gar- 

ments white. 
Then we with all the saints in light 
Shall joyful meet our Lord and head; 
We know for us thy blood was shed. 

Hallelujah. 

7 Astonished, at thy footstool low, 
With humble gratitude we bow: 
Our words can never fully tell 
What in our thankful hearts we feel. 

Hallelujah. 

161. T. 595. 

CHRISTiANS, dismiss your fear; 

Let hope and joy succeed, 
The joyful news with gladness hear, 

The Lord is risen indeed: 
The promise is fultill'd 

In Christ our only head ; 
Justice with Mercy's reconciled; 

He lives who once was dead. 

2 The Lord is risen again, 
Who on the cross did bleed; 

He livt^^s to die no more, Amen ; 

The Lord is risen indeed : 
He truly tasted death 

For wretched fallen men; 
In bitter pangs resign'd his breath ; 

But now is risen again, 

3 He hath himself the keys 

Of death, the grave, and hell ; 
His is the victory and praise, 

And he rules all things well : 
Death now no more I dread, 

But cheerful close mine eyes; 
Death is a sleep, the grave a bed ; 

With Jesus I shall rise. 

162. T. 11. 

GLORY unto Jesus be. 
From the curse he set us free ; 



All our guilt on him was laid, 
He the ransom fully paid. 

2 All his glorious work is done ; 
God 's weli-pleased in his Son ; 
For he raised him from the dead; 
Christ now reigns the church's head. 

3 His redeem'd his praise show forth 
Saints above and saints on earth; 
Angels sing around the throne, 
Thou art worthy, thou alone. 

4 Ye wh.o love him, cease to mourn, 
He will certainly return ; 

All his saints with him shall reign ; 
Come, Lord Jesus, come : Amen. 

163. T. 79. 

JESUS, who died the world to save, 
Revives, and rises from the grave, 

By his almighty power ; 
From sin and death he sets us free, 
He captive leads captivity, 

He lives again, to die no more. 

2 Children of God, look up and see 
Your Saviour clothed with majesty 

Triumphant from the tomb : 
Cease, cease to grieve, cast off your 
fears, [pares,^ 
In heaven your mansions he pre- 
And soon will come to take yoa 
home. 

3 His church is still his joy &, crown, 
He looks with love and pity down 

On her he did redeem : ' [knows, 
The members of his church he 
He shares their joys and feels their 
woes, [him. 

And they shall ever reign with 

164.* T. 22. 

REJOICE, the Lord in triumph 
reigns, [chains. 
Breaks death and hell's infernal 
Resumes his life and majesty ; 
Praise him to all eternity. 

2 Behold the great accuser cast; 
The hour of darkness now is past. 
No right to us can Satan claim. 
If we believe in Jesus' name. 

165. T. 14. 

ON this glad day a brighter scene 
Of glory was display'd, 



ASCENSION OF CHRIST. 



52 



By God, the eternal Word, than 
The universe was made, [when 

2 He riseth, who mankind hath 
bought 

With grief and pain extreme : 
"Twas great to speak the world from 
'Tis greater to redeem. [nought, 

166*. T. 132. 

CHRIST, being risen from the tomb, 
To Mary show'd his favour, 

And kindly called her by name : 
She, when she saw her i^aviour. 

Directly turn'd about in haste, 

His feet with heart-felt joy embraced 
And hail'd her risen Master. 

2 His holy name for ever be 
Adored, bless'd, and praised, 

That he ha h such invariably 

To taste his friendship raised, 
As Mary Magdalen and me. 
Who nought can boast, but know 
that he 

Hath pardon'd our transgressions. 

3 How happy feels a contrite heart 
Enjoying Christ's salvation : 

Those who have chosen Mary's part 

AndfavTite occupation, 
Find in our Saviour, day and night, 
A source of comfort and delight; 

'Tis this makes life important. 

4 He pardon'd me. like Magdalen ; 
I love him, my Preserver ; 

I love him, but it gives me pain) 

I love not with such fervour: 
When Jesus I shall once behold, 
I then shall feel as she of old, 
When ha to her appeared. 



167. * T. 185. 

HAIL, all hail, victorious Lord and 
Saviour, [death ; 

Thou hast burst the bonds of 

Grant us, as to Mary, that great fa- 
vour 

To embrace thy feet in faiih : 
Thou hast in our stead the curse en- 
dured, 

And for us eternal life procured; 
Joyful, we with one accord 
Hail thee as our risen Lord. 

•2 O thou matchless source of conso 
lation, 

Scarce thy resting moments end, 
When a heart-enlivening salutation 

To thy children thou dost send : 
We would share thy dear disciples' 
feeling, * [ing: 

As before their risen Master kneel- 
Thus shall we. with all our heart, 
Witness what a friend thou art. 

168. T. 205. 

JESUS, who is always near 

To assuage his children's grief, 
Unto Thomas did appear. 
To remove his unbelief: 
Come, he said, my nail prints view, 
And my side, the spear pierced thro' : 
Bold in faith he then avow'd : 
Christ, thou art my Lord, my God. 

•2 I would go from pole to pole 

To behold my risen Lord: 
But content thyself my soul. 

Lisren to thy Saviour's word : 
They who me by faith receive, 
Without seeing who believe, 
Trust my word and thereon rest, 
They abundantly are blest. 



VII. THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST. 



169. T. 14. 

THE Lord ascendeth up on high, 
Deck'd with resplendent wounds; 

While shouts of victory rend the sky 
And heaven with joy resounds. 



•2 Eternal gates their leaves unfold, 
Receive the conquering King, 

The angels strike their harps of gold 
And saints triumphant sing. 

3 Sinners, rejoice ; he died for you, 
For you prepares a place ; 



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ASCENSION 



His Spirit sends, you to endow 
With every gift and grace. 

4 His blood, which did for you atone, 
For your salvation pleads; 

And, seated on his Father's throne, 
He reigns and intercedes. 

170 * T. 83. 

BURELY God is present here ; 

Since the Lord with grace and fa- 
To my spirit doth appear, [vour, 

As my Jesus, as my Saviour ; 
For the Holy Trinity 
Is to us in Jesus nigh. 

2 O might all my wishes tend 
Unto Christ without cessation, 

He's my best and nearest friend. 

Full of grace, truth, and salvation ; 
I, when he is present, feel 
Happiness no tongue can tell. 

3 Holy awe pervades my heart, 
When I see my great Creator 

Of man's nature taking part, 

That he, as my Mediator, 
Might lay down his life for me, 
And from death might set me free 

4 In the grave for me he lay, 

Then arose with power and glori- 
Grace triumphant to display, [ous, 

Proving over death victorious ; 
And for forty days was seen 
By his followers 'God with men. 

5 When the Lord's disciples saw 
Jesus, gloriously array'd. 

From their longing sight withdraw, 

In a cloud lo heaven conveyed; 
Sure, alternate grief and joy [ploy. 
Did their hearts and thoughts em- 
ti He ascended up on high, 

Glorious and with honour crown- 
Clothed in godlike majesty, [ed : 
And at God's right hand enthroned. 
He doth still as man appear, 
Pleading for poor sinners there. 

7 God be prais'd, they who are his, 
In this present dispensation 

Nought essential ever miss^ 

Since they share in his salvation ; 
Tho' unseen, he's nigh to all 
Who in truth upon him call. 

8 O when will the time draw near. 
That he who to heaven ascended; 

Will in majesty appear, 
By the heavenly hosts attended 7 



But we're silent ;— to believe 
Is our lot; while here we live. 

171 * T. 59. 

YE, the Lord's redeemed, 
Holy, beloved, 

Who as new creatures are in Christ 
approved, 

Look heaven-ward: 

2 That he who ascended 
For our salvation, 

May give you of his grace a sweet 
sensation, Tho' still unseen. 

3 Countenance majestic, 
Yet kind and gracious, 

Of our once suffering, now exalted 
Jesus, We gaze at thee 

4 Hark, the Father welcomes 
His Son beloved : 

Come thou, whose powerful arm vic- 
torious proved. 

Come to my throne :— 

5 Sit thou at my right hand. 
Till for thy passion 

Thy foes shall at thy footstool with 
prostration Confess thee Lord. 

6 To the Fathers glory. 
With awe before him. 

The countless heavenly bests fall 
down, adore him, 

And homage pay. 

7 While on earth we tarry. 
His death and passion 

We will show forth, and our sancti- 
ficatlon From him derive. 

8 With his ransom'd people 
Each day that passes, 

Shall be devoted unto solemn praise 
For Jesus' death. 

9 Lamb of God most holy. 
Praise, honour, blessing 

Be given to God thro' thee by all 
possessing Thy saving grace. 

10 Everlasting praises 
And adoration 

To him, who hath himself by Jesus' 
passion To us made known. 

n Holy, holy, holy! 
In earth and heaven, 
To God and to the Lamb be glory 
given By al! that breathe. 



OF CHRIST. 



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172. * T. 146. 

GO up with shouts of praise, 

Go up, Hish-p iest, to hsaven. 
Who hast the ransom d race 

Upon thy heart engraven : 
Though seated on thy throne, 

Thou deign'st to liear our pray 7; 
Xor art ashamed to own 

That we thy brethren are. 

173. ^ T. 26. 

O COMFORT, words can ne'er ex- 
press. 

That, by the angelic hosts attended, 
Our gracious Lord to heaven as- 
cended. 

There to prepare for us a place. 



2 Ye mourning souls, look upward 
For Christ is now preparing (too, 

At God's risht-hand a place for you, 
Shake rff all thoughts despairing : 
Thence he, your gracious Lord, will 
come 

To fetch your longing spirits hom", 
i And crown your love and labour, 

3 Since he o'er heaven bears sove- 

reign sway, 
! By all its powers attended, 
And has more graces to display 
Than caa be comprehended; 
Fear not. for he his blessing pours 
On such meek- humble breasts as 
The objrtts of his favour, (yours. 



176. 



T. 22. 



174. 



T. 79. 



WHEN thou, dear Saviour, didst 
ascend, 

My hosts, thy Father said, attend. 

And worship ye the Son : 
With loud acclaims of joy they gazed 
And cheerful liallelujahs raised^ 

Adoring humbly at thy throne. 

*2 Can we thy triumphs e'pr forget ? 
Shall we not worship at thy feet, 

For all thy criefs and pain ? 
Yes. we will join t:.e angelic throng. 
In singing that eternal soncr, slain. 

Wofihy the Lamb, for" he was 

'at rest 

3 The assembly, which with thee 
Appears in spotless garments drest, 

Bows down and humbly sings ; 
We too thy savin? name Vv ill bless. 
And thee our gracious Lord confess 

The Lord of lords and King of 
kings. 

175.* T. 132. 

RAISE your devotion, mortal 
tongues ; 

Be your exalted Faviour soucts. 
The theme of your triumphant 

Extol his name orevpr: .strir.g?. 
Lo, angels -irike th,-ir loudest 
For heaven and all created things 

Must sound Immanuel s praises. 



TO thee, our Lord, all praise be 
given, 

For thy ascending up to heaven; 
Support us while on earth we stay, 
, And kindly hear us when we pray. 

! -2 Tho' seated on thy Father's throre 
Thou ne'er wilt cease thy flock to 
own. 

' But always in their midst appear, 
When in thv name assembled here. 

I 

I 3 For us to heav'n thou diJ.-^t asce)id 
To plead our cause, and to attend 
To all our wants vpr. t j prepare 
A place fur us. thy bliss to share. 

4 At parting from thy little fold, 
' Thy second advent was foretold ; 
; Therefore we wair with eagerness, 
. Lord Jesus, to behold thy face. 



177. T. 590. 

Vv'E sing thy praise, exalted Lamb, 

Who sitt'st upon the throne : 
Ten thousand bltssings to thy name 

Who worthy art alone ; 
Thy sacred, bruised body bore 

Our sins upon the tree; 
And now thou .ivest evermore ; 

O may we live to thee. 

■2 Poor sinners, sing the Lamb that 

died : 

•'What theme can sound so sweet!) 
ilis drooping head, his streaming 
side. 

His pierced hands and feel : 



55 ASCENSION 

With all that scene of suffering love, 
Which faith presents to view; 

For now he reigns and lives above, 
Yea, lives and reigns for you. 

3 Was ever grace, Lord, rich as thine, 

Can aught so great be named? 
What pow rful beams of love divine 

Thy tender heart inflamed : 
Ye angels, praise his glorious name 

Who loved and conquer'd thus ; 
And we will likewise laud the Lamb 

For he was slain for us. 

178 * T. 58. 

THE man of sorrows, whose most 
precious blood 

Pleads now our cause before the 
throne of God, 

Is in glory seated, and with compas- 
sion 

Beholds, both far and near, each 
congregation 

With looks of love. 

179. T. 595. 

JESUS who died, is now 

Seated upon his throne : 
The angels who before him bow, 

His just dominion own. 

2 The unworthiesr of his friends 
Upon his heart he bears ; 

He ever to their cause attends, 
For them a place prepares. 

3 Blest Saviour, condescend 
My advocate to be : 

1 could not have a better friend 
To plead with God for me. 

180. T. 14. 

JESUS, our High-priest & our head, 
Who bear'st our flesh and blood. 

And always interced'st for us 
Before the throne of God: — 

2 We know thou never canst forget 
Us, thy weak members here : 

Yea, when we suffer in the least, 
Thou part with us wilt bear. 



OF CHRIST. 

3 Thou with great tenderness art 

touch'd 
At what thy children feel ; 
When by temptation we are press'd 
Thou know'st well what we ail. 

4 Thou hast a tender sympathy 
With every grief and pain ; 

For when thou wast a man on earth 
Thou didst the same sustain. 

5 And tho' in heaven exalted now, 
Yet thou to us art near ; (wants, 

Know'st all our weaknesses and 
And list'nest to our prayer. 

6 What shall we say for this thy love 
But 'fore thee prostrate lie, 

And thank thee that thou wast a 
To all eternity. (man, 

181. T. 14. 



WITH joy we meditate the grace 
Of our High-priest above ; 

His heart is fiU'd with tenderness, 
His bowels yearn with love. 

2 In all our griefs he takes a share, 
He knows our feeble frame; 

He knows what sore temptations are 
For he hath felt the same. 

3 He, in the days of feeble flesh, 
Pour'd out strong cries and tears; 

And in his measure feels afresh 
What every me:i.ber bears. 

4 He'll never quench the smoking 
But raise it to a flame; (flax, 

The bruised reed he never breaks, 
Nor scorns the meanest name. 

5 Then let our humble faith address 
His mercy and his power ; 

We shall obtain delivering grace 
In the distressing hour 

6 He ever lives to intercede 
Before his Father's face ; (plead. 

Give him, my soul, thy cause to 
Nor doubt the Father's grace. 



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VIII. GOD, AS CREATOR AXD PRESERVER OF THE WOEI.D. 



182* T. 166. 

O GOD, thou bottomless abj ss, 
Thee mortal tongue cannot define, 
Or speak thy godlike properties, 
Thy holy heights, thy depths divine : 
Thou'rt'an unfathomable sea ; 
Of universal nature Lord : 
Such knowledge is not lound in me, 
Frail worm, thy glories to record. 

'2 Thee would I view^ and duly praise, 
Did not mere weakness me surround; 
Thy nature's everlasting rays 
My senses and my soul confound : 
All sprung from thine omnipotence 
Which mind conceives, or eye hath 
seen ; 

No single atom comes by chance : 
Wert thou not, nothing e'er had 
been. 

3 All things with thee are possible, 
Thy will in heav n and earth is done; 
Thy wisdom's depths who can re- 
veal, 

Or who thy mind harh fully known? 
No limits thee can circumscribe, 
Thy kingdom every where extends ; 
None can thy greatness e'er describe 
For thy dominion never ends. 

4 Thou stretchest to infinity, 
The highest heavens are thy seat, 
Thy glorious name, thy majesty 
No seraph can conceive or mete : 
Thou art as Lord by all adored, 
For every knee to thee must bend ; 
Who thus have knelt and grace im- 
plored, 

Have found thee an almighty friend. 

5 Counsel and deed are one with 

thee, 

And justice in thy court pre.^ides: 
Perfection's thine without degree, 
And love thy character abides ; 
Thy mercy, faithfulness, and grace, 
Each morning unto us are new, 
And every day brings fresh displays 
Of ihy protecting care to view. 



G Ah ! who can render thee just 
P'.aise? 'combined; 
Who? tho' his heart and tongue 
Xo temple is thy dwelling place. 
Thy worship cannot be confined : 
Bv building shrines where thou shall 
dwell, 

Thy proper aim is ne'er attain'd; 
To such thou dost thy love reveal 
As humbly on thy word depend. 

7 Service, not gifts, thou dost de- 
From man, this sJiall his profit be : 
Salvation, life, flow from thy hand, 
But no increase accrues to thee ; 
Thy hand rewards, tho" all is thine : 
Thy fire in wrath consumes thy foea, 
While in its genial warmth and 

shine (pose. 
Thy friends with heavenly joy re- 

8 The seraphim with sweetest lone 
Express the glory of thy sway, 
The elders, kneeling at thy throne, 
Serve thee, andder;pe>t homage pay; 
Like them, before thy majesty, 
With humble awe 1 sink as. amed ; 
Thou art in truth, O Lord, most high, 
All that is great and holv named. 



183. 



T. 14. 



ALMIGHTY God, thou sovereign 
'Fore thee we prostrate fall, ( Lord, 

In heaven and on earth adored, 
As the great cause of all. 

2 Thou canst not by our eyes be 
Thou art a Spirit pure. (seen, 

Who from etern ty hast been, 
And always shalt endure. 

3 Present alike in every place, 
Thy Godhead we adore ; 

Beyond the bounds of time and space 
Thou dwellest evermore. 

4 In wisdom-infinite thou art, 
Thine eye doth all things see. 

And every thought of every heart 
Is fully known to thee. 



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GOD, THE 



CREATOR 



58 



5 What e'er thou wilt, thou, Lord, 

canst do 
Here and in heaven above; 
But chiefly we rejoice to know 
Almighty God is lov e. 

6 Thou lovest whatever thy hands 

have made ; 
Thy goo ii) ess we rehearse, 
In shining characters display'd 
Throughout the universe. 

fwait 

7 With longing eyes thy creatures 
Ou thee for daily food ; (meat, 

Thy lib ral hand provides them 
And fills their mouths vv'ith good. 

8 Sweet is the memory of thy grace, 
My God, my heavenly King : 

Let age to age thy righteousness 
In sounds harmonious sing. 

frace 

9 Creatures with all their endless 
Thy power and praise proclaim ; 

May we who taste thy richer grace, 
Delight to bless thy jiame. 

184 * T. 22. 

MONARCH of all, with humble fear 
To thee heaven's hosts their voices 

raise ; ( share : 

Ev'n earth and dust thy bounties 
Let earth & dust attempt thy praise. 
2 Before thy face, O Lord most high, 
Sinks all created glory down : 
Yet be not wroth with me, that T, 
Vile worm, draw near thy awful 

throne. 

2 Of all thou the beginning art, 
Of all things thou alone the end : 
On thee still fix my wavering heart, 
To thee let all my actions tend. 

4 Thou, Lord, art ligh' ; thy native 

ray 

No shade, no variation knows; 
To my dark soul thy light display, 
The brightness of thy face disclose. 

5 Thou, Lord, art love: from thee 

pure love 

Flows forth in unexhausted streams; 
Let me its quick ning virtue prove, 
O fill my heart with sacred flames ! 

6 Thou, Lord, art good, and thou 

alone : 

V/ith eager hope, with warm desire, 



Thee may I still my portion own, 
To thee in every thought aspire;— 

7 So shall my every power to thee 
In love and endless praises rise : 
Y.'-a, body, soul, and spirit be 
Thy ever living sacrifice. 

8 Lord God Almighty, ceaseless 

praise fgiven ; 

In heaven, thy throne, to thee is 
Here, as in heaven, thy name we 

bless, (heaven. 
For where thy presence shines is 

185. T. 22. 

GIVE to our God immortal praise; 
Mercy and truth are all his ways; 
Give to the Lord of lords renown. 
The King of kings with glory crown. 

'sky, 

2 He built the earth, he spread the 
And fix'd the starry lights on high; 
He fills the sun with morning-light. 
He bids the moon direct the night. 

3 He S!^nt his Son w ith power to ss.ve 
From guilt, from darkness and the 

grave : 

Wonders of grace to God belong, 
Repeat his mercies in your song, 

4 Thro' this vain world he guides 

our feet. 

And leads us to his heavenly seat ; 
His mercies ever shall endure, 
When this vain world shall be no 
more. 

186. T. 166. 

HIGH in the heavens, eternal God, 
Thy goodness in full glory shines; 
Thy truth shall break through every 
cloud 

That veiis on earth thy wise designs; 
For ever firm thy justice stands, 
As mountains thf.ir foundations 
keep : 

Great are the wonders of thy hands; 
Thy judgments are a mighty deep. 

2 Thy providence is kind and large, 
Both man & beast thy bounty share; 
The whole creation is thy charge, 
But man is thy peculiar care : 
My God, how excellent thy grace, 
Vvhen-e all our hope and comfort 
springs, 



58 



AND PRESERVER. 



59 



The sons of Adam in distress 
Fly to the shadow of ihy wings. 

3 From the provisions of thy house 
We shall be fed with sweet repast : 
Thence mercy, like a river flows, 
And we the livi:ig water taste : 
Life, like a fountain rich and free, 
Springs from thy presence, gracious 
Lord, 

And in thy light divine we see 
The glories promised in thy word. 

187. T. 22. 

LORD, I contemplate witli delight 
Thy various works both day & night: 
What glory shines thro' every part. 
What boundless power, what won- 
drous art. 

2 AH things in beauteous form ap- 
By thy Almighty Fiat rear'd ; f pear'd 
At last thou from the dust didst raise 
Thine image, Man, unto thy praise. 

188. * T. 214. 

1 WILL sing to my Creator, 
Unto God I'll render praise. 

Who by every thing in nature 
Magnifies his tender grace: 

Nought but loving condescension 
Still inclines his faithful heart 
To support and take their part, 

Who pursue his blest intention : 
All things to their period tend, 
But his mercy ha:h no end. 

2 Yea, his Son his heart paternal 
Freely did give up for me. 

Me to save from death eternal, 
And from endless misery: 

Depth of love past comprehension, 
Whence can my vreak spirit fetch 
Thoughts profound enough to reach 

This unfathom'd condescension : 
All things, &I.C. 

3 His good Spirit's blest instruction 
In his word to me is given. 

Whose unerring manuduction 
Leads me in the way to heaven : 

He endows mv soul and spirit 
With the light of living faith, 
To o'ercome sin, world, and death. 

And escape the hell I merit : 
All things, &c. 



4 My soul's welfare he advances. 
Fur my body he doth care : 

Aid and comfort he dispenses. 
When I call on him by prayer: 

When my nafral strength is shriuk- 
In the time of utmost need, (ing, 
He, my God, draws nigh with 
speed, 

And recovers me from sinking : 
All things, &c. 

5 As a hen is used to gather 

Her young brood beneath her 
wings. 

So hath God, my heavenly Father, 
Kept me safe from hurtful things ; 

Had my God withdrawn his favour. 
Had not his protecting grace 
Saved me in each trying; case, 

1 should have been helped never: 
All things, &c. 

6 Since nor end, nor bounds nor 

measur.3 
In God's mercies can be found, 

Heart and hands I lift with pleasure, 
As a child in duty bound : 

Humbly I request the favour : 
Grant me grace both day and night 
Thee to love with all my might, 

Till I change this infant savour 
For that state of bliss above. 
Perfect praise and endless love. 

189. T. 14. 

IN thee I live, and move, and am ; 

Tiiou numbar'st all my days : 
As thou renew'st my being, Lord, 

Let me renew thy praise. 

2 From thee I am, thro' thee I am, 
And for thee I must be : 

'Twere better for me not to live, 
Than not to live to thee. 

3 Naked I came into this world. 
And nothing v^ itli me brought ; 

And nothiiig have I here deserved : 
Yet I have lacked nought. 

4 I do not praise my lab'ring hand, 
My lab'ring head, or chance ; 

Thy providence, most gracious God, 
Is my inheritance. 

5 Thy bounty gires me bread with 
A table free from strife (peace, 

Thv blessing is the staff of bread, 
Which is the staff of life. 



60 GOD, THE 

6 The daily favours of my God 
I cannot sing at large; 

Yet humbly can I make this boast, 
I am the Almighty's charge. 

7 Lord, in the day thou art about 
The paths wherein I tread: 

And in the night, when I lie down, 
Thou art about my bed. 

8 O let my house a temple be, 
That I and mine may sing 

Hosannas to thy majesty, 
And praise our heavenly King. 

190 * T. 590. 

LORD when thou saidst, ^o let it be, 
The heav'ns were spread &c shone, 
And this whole earth stood glori- 
ously ; 

Thou spak'st, and it was done ; 
The whole creation still records 

Unto this very day, 
That thou art God, the Lord of lords ; 

Thee all things must obey. 

191 * T. 151. 

COMMIT thou every grievance 

Into his faithful hands, 
To his sure care and guidance. 

Who heaven and earth commands : 
For he, the cloud's director. 

Whom winds and seas obey, 
Will be thy kind protector. 

And will prepare thy way. 

2 Rely on God, thy Saviour, 
So Shalt thou safe go on ; 

Build on his grace and favour. 

So shall thy work be done : 
Thou canst make no adva sices 

By self-consuming care ; 
But he his help dispenses. 

When call'd upon by prayer. 

3 Thy faithfulness eternal, 
O Father, certainly 

What's good or detrimental 
Doth for thy children see : 

Thee all things porve in nature, 
According to thy will ; 

Thou, as the great ('reator, 
Thy counsel dost fulfil. 

4 My soul, then with assurance 
Hope still, he not dismay'd; 

He will from each incumbrance 
Again lift up thy head ; 



CREATOR 

Beyond thy vyish extended 
His goodness will appear, 

When he hath fully ended 
What caused thy needless fear. 



192.* T. 106. 

HE that confides in his Creator, 
Depending on him all his days, 

Shall be preserved in fire and water, 
And saved in many dangerous 
ways ; 

He that makes God his staff" and stay, 
Builds not on sand that glides away. 

•2 What gain'st thou by thy anxious 
caring ? 

What causes thee to pine away ? 
Thy rest and health thou art im- 
pairing ^day: 

By sighs and groans from day to 
Thou art but adding grief to grief. 
Instead of getting sure relief. 

3 O could we be resign'd and quiet, 
And rest in God's good providence, 

Who oft prescriues us wholesome 
diet, 

By methods cross to flesh and 
sense : 

To him who chose us for his own, 
Our wants and cares are fully known. 

4 He knows the hours for joy and 

gladness, 
The proper time and proper place ; 
Are we but faithful 'midst our sad- 
ness, (praise : 
Seek not our own, but seek his 
He'll come before we are aware, 
And dissipate our grief and care. 

5 God can this hour with every dainty 
The poor man's table amply spread, 

And strip the rich of all his plenty, 

And send him out to beg his bread; 
God can do wonders, if he please, 
Humble the one, the other raise. 

6 Do thou with faith discharge thy 

station, (praise; 

Keep God's commands, live to his 
Rely on him for preservation, 

On whom the whole creation stays: 
The man that's truly wise and just, 
Makes God, and God alone, his trust. 



AND PRESERVER. 



61 



193. 



T. 14. 



WHEN all thy mercies, O my God, 

My rising soul surveys, 
Transported with the view, I'm lost 

In wonder, love, and praise. 

2 O how shall words with equal 

warmth 
The gratitude declare. 
That glows within my ravish'd heart, 
But thou canst read it there. 

3 Thy providence my life sustain'd, 
And all my w^ants redress'd, 

When in the silent womb I lay, 
And hung upon the breast, 

4 To all my weak complaints &: cries 
Thy mercy lent an ear, (learnt 

Ere yet my feeble thoughts had 
To form themselves in prayer. 

5 Unniimber'd comforts to my soul 
Thy tender care besiow'd, 

Before my infant heart conceived 
From whom those comforts flow'd. 

6 When in the slippery paths of 

youth 

With heedless steps I ran, 
Thine arm, unseen, convey'dme safe, 
And led me up to man.' 

7 Thro' hidden dangers, toils, and 
It gently clear d my way, (deaths 

And thro' the pleasing snares of vice 
More to be fear'd than they. 

8 When worn with sickness, oft hast 

thou 

With health renew'd my face ; 
And when in sin and sorrow sunk, 
Revived my soul with grace. 

9 Ten thousand thousand precious 
My daily thanks employ; (gifts 

Nor is the least a cheerful heart. 
That tastes those gifts with joy. 

10 Thro' every ppriod of my life 
Thy goodness ril pursue : 

And after death, in heaven with thee. 
The glorious theme renew. 

U Through all eternity to thee 

A joyful sons I'll raise: 
But oh ! eternity's too short 

To utter all thy praise. 



194. 



T. 14. 



LONG ere the lofty skies were 
Jehovah fill'd his throne ; (^spread. 

Ere man was form'd, or angels made, 
The Maker lived alone. 

2 His boundless years can ne'er de- 

crease. 

But still maintain their prime; 
Eternity's his dwelling-place. 
And EVER is his time. 

3 While like a tide our minutes flow, 
The present and the past, 

He fills his own immortal now, 
And sees our ages waste. 

195.* T. 106. 

WELL art thou leading, Guide su- 
preme. 

Thy people on their pilgrimage: 
Thy paths may strange and devious 
seem (pests rage, 

But yet are straight should tern- 
Amid the desolating blast, 
Thy calming voice is heard at last. 

2 Thy wisdom scatters. Lord most 

high, ibine; 
What human prudence would com- 
Thy power upraises to the sky, 
What some in fetters would confine: 
Man, reading not thy perfect will, 
Walkt'th in some vain shadow still. 

3 Thy thoughts are high, and soar 

above 

The vanities which all admire : 
No eloquence thine ear can move. 
Thy impulse must the tongue inspire; 
The Pharisees thou passest by 
While mercy waits the sinner's cry. 

4 We magnify thy g-race, pure love 
Doth thy paiernal heart excite; 
Thy pillar doth before us move, 
To dwell with us is thy delight: 
Thou watchest o'er us day by day, 
And lead'st us in the narrow w'ay. 

5 Thou can'st discern our ignorance, 
Thou know'st how very weak we are; 
Our actions prove our impotence. 
Thine— wondrous power and faithful 

care : sheep 
Though to the world unknown, thy 
Thou in thy fold dost safely keep. 



62 GOD, THE CREATOR AND PRESERVKR. 



6 Sometimes ihy rod may seem 

severe, 

Again thy love thou dost display; 
Thy gentle chastisement is near, 
When we are prone to go ai^tray : 
Soon as we mourning seek thy face, 
Thou bid'st our w ay ward wand'rings 
cease. 

7 Shed wisdom's ray, that T discern 
Nature ft-om grace, thy light from 

mine : 

That no strange fire within me burn. 
Which I might vainly think divine ; 
Thou source of life, how blest is he 
Who in thy light the light can see. 

19G.* T. 595. 

GIVE to the winds thy fears, 

Hope, and be undisniay'd ; 
God hears thy sighs and counts thv 

God shall lift up thy head; (tears, 
Thro' waves, thro' clouds and storms 

He gently clears thy wav ; 
Wait thou his time, so shall the night 

Soon end in joyous day. 

2 He every where hath way, 
And all things serve his might, 

His every act pure blessing is, 

His path unsullied light : 
When he makes bare his arm, 

What shall his work withstand? 
When he his people's cause defends 

Who, who shall stay his hand? 

3 Leave to his sovereign sway 

To choose and to command, (own 
With wonder fiU'd thou then shait 

How wise, how strong his hand ; 
Thou comprehend'st him not. 

Yet earth and heaven tell, 
God sits as sovereign on the throne, 

He ru.eth all things well. 

4 Thou seest our weakness, Lord, 
Our hearts are known to thee. 

O lift thou up the sinking hand. 

Confirm the feeble knee ! 
Let us, in life and deaih. 

Boldly thy trut'.i declare, 
And publish with our latest breath 

Thy love and guardian care. 



197. T. 151. 

CHILDREN of God lack nothing, 

His promise bears them thro' ; 
Who gives the lilies clothing. 

Will clothe his |)eople too : 
Beneath the spread ng heavens. 

No creature bjt is fr-d ; 
And he who feeds the ravens. 

Will give liis children bread. 

2 Tho' vine, nor fig tree neither, 

Their wonted fruit should bear ; 
Tho' all the field should wither. 

Nor flocks nor herds be there : 
Yet God the same abiding. 

His praise shall tune my voice ; 
For while in him confining, 

I cannot but rejoice. 



198. T. 531. 

aUlET, Lord, my froward heart. 
Make me teachable and mild, 

L^pright, simple, free from art. 
Make me as a weaned child ; 

From distrust and envy free. 

Pleased with all that pleaseth thee. 

2 What thou shnlt to-day provide, 
Let me as a child receive : 

What to morrowmay betide. 

Calmly to thy wisdom leave : 
'Tis enough that thou v.'ilt care, 
Why should I the burden bear? 

3 As a little child relies 

On a care beyond his own, 
Knows he's neither strong nor wise. 

Fears to stir a step alone ; 
Let me thus with thee abide, 
As my Faiiier, Guard, and Guide. 

4 Thns preserved from Satan's wiles, 
Safe from dangers, free from fears, 

May I live upon thy smiles. 

Till the promispd hour appears. 
When the sons of God shall prove 
All their Father's boundless lova. 



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IX. THE FATHER, SON", AND HOLY GHOST. 



199.* T. 132. 

TO God on high all glory be, 

And thaii.^ s that he'3 so gracious, 
That hence to all eternity 

Xo evil should oppress us: 
His word declares good will to men, 
On earth is peace restored again 

Thro' Jesus Christ our Saviour. 
'2 We humbly thee adore and praise 

And laud for thy great glory : 
Father, thy kingdom lasts always, 

Not fail, nor transitory ; 
Thy power is endless as thy praise 
Thou speak"st, the universe obeys; 

In such a Lord we're happy. 
3 O Jesus Christ, thou Son beloved 

Of thy celestial Father, 
By whom all enmity's removed. 

And all the lost find succour; 
Thou Lamb once slain, our God and 
Lord, 

To needy prayers thine ear afford, 
And on us all have mercy. 

-1 O Comforter, God Holy Ghost, 
Thou source of consolation, 

I'rom Satan's power thou wilt, we 
trust, 

Protect Christ's congregation ; 
His everlasting truth assert, 
All evil graciously avert, 

Lead us to life eternal. 



3 O Lamb of God, for sinners slain. 
Who didst the human race regain. 
And claim'st it as thy property ; 
Worthy art thou eternally ; 

For all we are & have, is thine alone. 
Ah 1 take and keep us evermore 
thine own. 

4 O Holy Ghost, to thee we raise 
With joyful hearts our thanks and 

praise, 

For leading us to Clirist by faith 
And glorifying Jesus' death ; 
O grant that we may all in him 
abide, [bride. 
That he may glory in a faithful 

5 W^e all say. Amen, deeply bow'd 
In presence of the Triune God, 

By whom in Christ we're fore- 
ordained 

To h=^ppiness that knows no end ; 
With grateful hearts we thank and 

praise the Lord : 
His saving nanie fcr ever be adored. 



200.* 



T. 



201. 



T. 68. 



MOST holy, blessed Trinity, 
God. praised to all eternity, 
Lord over all, whose power did 
frame [same : 

The world, and still upholds the 
All things thou reconcilest unto thee ; 
With awe we now adore thy ma- 
jesty. 

2 Father of Jesus, Lord of all. 
Thee we our God and Father call, 
Since Jesus made us by his blood 
Children and blessed heirs of God; 
Eternal praise and thanks are due to 
thee. 

From Christ's redeemed, blood- 
bought property. 



HOLY Trinity, 

We confess with joy, 
That our life and whole salvation 
Flow from God s blest incarnation. 

And his death for us 

On the shameful cross. 

2 Had we angel's tongues 

Willi seraphic songs, 
Bowin^r hearts and knees before thee, 
Triune God. we would adore thee. 

In the highest strain. 

For the Lamb once slain. 

202.* T. 230. 

TO the Father thanks and praises. 
Whose love in Christ to life us raises, 

I And comforts us in all distress; 

I Glory, thanks, and adoration, 

j Be e'lven to Christ without cessation. 

! Whose presence yields us joy and 

I The Spirit magnify j [peace ; 

i Who doth to us apply 

1 Jesus' merit ; 



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THE FATHER, SON, 



Our God revere, 

He's present hers, 

Come, worship him with filial fear. 

2 Father of the congregation, 
O what abundant consolation 

We in thy gracious counsel find, 
Which by Christ was manifested ; 
His coming in the flesh attested 

Thy tender love to all mankind ; 
Thy name we magnify 
To all eternity ; 

For thy mercies 
Unbounded are ; 
Thy love and care 

Exceed our utmost wish and prayer. 

3 Lord our matchless Friend and 

Brother, [other 
Thy praises from each day to the 

I'll sing while I have breath inme: 
God, as man to us related, 
The grateful sense thou hast created 

To praise excites me powerfully ; 
Rise, joyful spirit, rise, 
Exalt his sacrifice, 

Hallelujah, 
In highest strain 
To the Lamb slain ; 
Let heaven and earth reply, Amen. 

4 Holy Spirit, we adore thee, 

And to thy name give praise and 
For graciously directing us [glory. 
To seek pardon, peace, and favour 
With God. thro' Jesus Christ our 
Saviour, 

From u horn alone salvation flows ; 
O fill us with his love. 
So that our walk may prove 

To his honour; 
And grant that we 
Continually 

May to thy voice obedient be. 

203* T. 155. 

TO the Father thanks are due, 
For he gave his Son Christ Jesus, 
To release us. 
And with gifts abundantly 
Doth supply. 

From the fulness of his treasure. 
Those whom he regards with plea- 
As the Saviour s property. [sure, 

2 Angels, principalities. 
Thrones, and powers in heavenly 
Worship Jesus [places 
As the author of their frame ; 



We with tham 

Praise him for his incarnation. 
Human life, and bitter passion, 
And adore his saving name. 

3 Praise the Spirit's mighty work, 
For he proves himself most glorious 
And victorious. 
And o'er all who him obey, 
Bears the sway : 

Doth he not from Christ's salvation 
Truth dispense and consolation, 
And to bliss direct the way? 

204. T. 39. 

O FATHER of mercy, be ever 
adored ; [our Lord 

Thy love was displayed in sending 

To ransom and bless us : thy good- 
ness we praise 

For sending in Jesus salvation by 
grace. 

2 Most merciful Saviour, who deign- 

edst to die, [to buy; 

Our curse to remove, and our pardon 
Accept our thanksgiving, almighty to 

save, [lieve. 
Who openest heaven to all that be- 

3 b Spirit of wisdom, of love, and 

of power, 
We prove thy blest influence, thy 

grace we adore : 
Whose inward revealing applies our 

Lord's blood, [God. 
Attesting and sealing us children of 

205. T. 206. 

O FATHER, hear f. 

Our humble prayer ; 

Us kindly own 

As children, :||: since thy Son, 

Whom thou, that we might live, 

Didst give, 

So freely died, — and satisfied 
For Adam's race, :||: 
Proclaiming truth and grace. :[|: 

2 Most gracious Lord, if. 

Eternal Word, 

Who flesh wast made. 

Our Saviour, :|(: friend and head: 

Thou holy Lamb of God, f 

Thy blood,— thy pain and death 

Preserve in faith 

Thy church while here, .if: 

Till we 'fore thee appear, f. 



AND HOLY GHOST. 



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3 Dear Comforter, .•[(: 

Roceive our prayer, 

Instruct us, Lord, 

That we :|(: may know thy word, 

And thus in love and peace :|.': 

Increase.— O gram that we 

May, taught by thee, 

Count alfthing loss ijl: 

Save Jesus and his cross. :!!: 

206. T. 14. 

OUR heavenly Father, source of love, 
To thee our hearts we raise : 

Thy all-sustaining power we prove, 
And gladly sing thy praise. 

2 Lord Jesus, thine we wish to be, 
Our sacrifice receive ; 

Made, and preserved, and saved by 
To thee ourselves we give, [thee, 

3 Come, Holy Ghost, the Saviour's 
Shed in our hearts abroad: [love 

So shall we ever live, and move, 
And be with Christ in God. 

4 Honour to the almighty Three, 
And everlasting One ; 

All glory to the Father be, ' 
The Spirit, and the Son. 



207.* T. 58. 

GLORY to the Father, 
Who in Christ Jesus 
Doth as dear children own and richly 
bless us, 

World without end. 

5 Glory unto Jesus, 
The man of sorrows. 
Who sufier'd, died, rose, and revived 
for us, 

That we might live. 

3 Glory and obedience 
To the Holy Spirit, 

Who glorifies Christ Jesus, and his 
merit To us applies. 

4 Lamb of God, once wounded 
For our salvation, 

Let all who breathe, proclaim tliy 
bitter passion For evermore. 



208. * T. 58. 

THAT our Lord's views with us may 

be attain'd. 
We now commend ourselves, with 

faith unfeign'd, 
To the Father's blessing, to the Son's 

favour. 

The holy Spirit's guidance now and 
ever; Hear us, O Lord. 

209. T. 167. 

MAY the grace of Christ our Sa^ 
viour, 

And the Father's boundless love, 
With the holy Spirifs favour, 

Rest upon us from above : 
Thus may we abide in union 

With each other in the Lord ; 
And possess in sweet communion, 

Joys which earth cannot afford. 

210. T. 590. 

FATHER of angels and of men, 

Saviour, who us hast bought, 
Spirit, by whom we're born again, 

And sanctified, and taught ; 
Thy glory, holy Three in One, 

Thy people's song shall be, 
Long as the wheels of time shall run, 

And through eternity. 

211. T. 166. 

[veals, 

THAT peace which God alone re- 
And by his word of grace imparts. 
Which only the believer feels. 
Direct, and keep. & cheer our hearts : 
And may the holy Three in One, 
The Father, Word, and Comforter, 
Pour an abundant blessing down 
On every soul assembled here, 

212. * T. 186. 

WITH thy presence. Lord, our Head 

and Saviour, 
Bless us all. we humbly pray : 
Our dear heavenly Father's love atid 

favour 

Be our comfort every day ; 



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OUR HEAVENLY FATIITCR. 



May the Iloiy Ghost in each proceed- 
ing [leading ; 

Favour us with his most gracious 
Thus we shall be truly blest, 
Both in labour and in rest. 



213. T. 14 

TILL God in human flesh I see, 
My thoughts no comfort find ; 

The'holy, just, and sacred Three 
Fill with dismay my mind:— 

2 But when Immanuel's face ap- 
My hope, my joy begins ; [pears, 

IJis name forbids my slavish fears, 
His grace removes my sins. 

214 * T. 185. 

THE Lord bless and keep thee in his 
favour. 
As his chosen property ; 
i he Lord make his face shine on 
thee ever^ 
And be gracious unto thee ; 
The Lord lift his countenance most 
gracious 

Upon thee, and be to th-^e propitious, 
And his peace on thee beslovv ; 
Amen, Amen, be it so. 

215. T 595. 

YE angels round the throne 
And men that dwell below, 

Worship the Father, love the Son, 
And bless the Spirit too. 



216. * T. 22. 

[nraisc 

WITH grateful hearts w^e humbly 
Our heavenly Father for his grace, 
Our Saviour who for sinners bled. 
The Holy Ghost ty whom v* e're led. 

2 O lighteous Father, how divine 
Thy grace and mercy ! praise be 

thine, [love 
Since thou our souls with cords of 
Ha-t drawer to thy dear Son above. 

3 Jehovah Jesus, unto God, 

Thou, with thine own most precious 
blood, 

Hast reconciled the world ; to thee. 
For so great love, all glory be. 

4 God Holy Ghost, blest Comforter, 
With solemn praise we thee revere. 
Since we, by thee convinced and 

taught, ' [brought. 
Are to the blood of sprinkling 

217. T. 22. 

TPIE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, 
The love of God so highly prized, 
The Holy Ghosf - ^ominunion be 
With all of us la.st sensibly. 

218. * T. 132. 

NOW sing thou happy church of 
His favour'd congregation, [God, 

Redeem'd with JesVis' precious blood 
From every tribe and nation : 

Most holy, blessed Trinity, 

For the Lamb slain all praise to thee 
Both now and ever. Amen. 



X. OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. 



219. T. 23. 

OUR heavenly Father is not known 
To us, but in the Son alone; 
His mercy, love, ai!d boundless grace 
We see displayed in Jesus' face. 
2 O God, how dreadful was thy name 
Until the God-man Jesus came ; 
We cannot love nor honour thee. 
Unless the Son hath made us free. 



3 O love, no human tongue can tell : 
O love divine,, unsearchable ! 

The Father gave his only Son 
For guilty sinners to atone. 

4 Can. any ill distress my heart, 
Since God with his own Son did 

part? 

What'er I want can't be denied, 
Since Christ for me was crucified. 



OUR HEAVENLY FATHER, 



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220. T. U. I 222.^ T. 90. 



Live [c 



223.^^ T. 55. 

0 SAXCTIFY us by thv truth -.ve 

^^y^^'^' - chri;- --i.Jiiiess in oar 

1- 



3 E 

T.: 



A prec: 



4 X: ' - cf We I j i.iV p.. :r-::i_n ourselves sur- 

V.\ " : 1 render. 

See With filial corindei:ce and love meet 

A:.i c.: ;:-hj-a. ; tender, U Lord our God. 

Peace aud ^-■::--vi:i are no^v to • 

Mo.t_,ioricu- . v.a:, 224. T. 341. 
Atid hie eterna. . " . 

From God. 1.1 . : . THEE -^-u - O : ^ aed King, 



5 O let us then repe: _ 3Iy F, 



Which always =r,-;. Rear - .. :a jvous sound. 

And ever ..i ?■" . c-art/i and heaven re- 

The w : 

1- -- - in Chri;^ am found. 

221^. T. 22. - : I live. 

2 Fa-: -n, 
rHOr hast th^ w:-F rre- F: 'F a ; 

loved. 
Father, that ihrjj by . 
Didst giye a;-" " a:.i;5 aaa breast, 

By death : eary wanderer home, 

e That a : ...... ev.i .v^, " r" ^er^e ' Foin far, 

Mizht ia - rrceive. 

His sa:':r - s- dear, see, 

Ta:: : b F- " -F:-, b: . ; ..y i.-.: -b : aad. 

Einptv. poor, aau void of thee, 
3 A:. F:ee, Hungiy. sick, ana faiaa and blind. 



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Sine: _ ..:: b. a eab E^^S:^ 'T^^: A--aFaF;er. 

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OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. 



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2 Unto thee we render 
Eternal praises, 

For having manifested in Christ 
Jesus Thy love to us. 

226. * T. 132. 

WHEN Christ, who saved us by his 
blood, 

Bis followers call'd together, 
Bis farewell was, I go to God, 

To mine, and to your Father ; 
Therefore, believing in the Son, 
With filial love we humbly own 

Thee, God, our God and Father. 

227. T. 14. 

FATHER of all, almighty Lord, 

Our Father and our God, 
Since Jesus Christ, th' eternal Word, 

Assumed our flesh and blood. 

2 Let all with love and filial fear 
Thy sacred name adore ; 

O may thy kingdom soon appear, 
And spread the world all o'er. 

3 Help us thy pleasure to fulfil. 
As done by heavenly powers ; 

Accomplish in us all thy will. 
And let that will be ours. 

4 Our souls and bodies feed, we pray. 
With food which thou seest best ; 

We ask our portion for the day. 
And leave to thee the rest. 

5 Let mercy pardon all our crimes. 
Which justice must condemn ; 

As some have wrong'd us many 
And we would pardon them, [times 

6 TiBt not temptation us befall. 
While here our race we run ; 

But rescue and defend us all 
From sin and the evil one. 

7 Thine is the kingdom, thine the 
O'er angels and o'er men ; [power 

The glory too for evermore 
Is ihine; Amen, Amen. 

228. * T. 90. 

BE of good cheer in all your wants, 
And steadfast on God's word rely, 

He who the greatest favours grants. 
The smallest never will deny : 

if God could give his Son for us, 

W^hat can he then to us refuse ? 



22& * T. 106. 

DRAW me, O Father, to the Son. 

That he may draw me unto thee ; 
Tliy Spirit render nie his own, 

And rule without control in me ; 
Shed in my heart thy love abroad, 
And keep me in thy peace, O God 

230. ^ T. 79. 

REJOICE, my soul, God cares for 
Trust to his word assuredly, [thee, 

However things may go, [sake, 
Thy heavenly Father, for Clirist's 
Of thy concerns will notice take. 

And mercy freely to thee show. 

2 My griefs and cares to thee well 

known. 
My God, I cast on thee alone, 

In thee is all my trust ; 
Since thou dost govern, I'll be still. 
Into thy hands resign my will, 
And thank thee prostrate in the 
dust. 

3 I confidently do believe. 

Me, thy poor child, thou wilt not 
For thou my Father art : [leave, 
Fill thou my soul with love & faith, 
Thus I am rich in life and death, 
And from thy love nought shall 
me part. 

231. T. 166. 

OUR Father, who in heaven art, 
Hallow'd be thy most blessed name; 
Thy kingdom come; thy will be done 
Always in heaven & earth the same ; 
Give us this day our daily bread ; 
Forgive our sins, as we forgive ; 
Into temptation do not lead, 
But full release fi'om evil give. 

232. * T. 125. 

OUR Father, great and glorious. 
On heaven's exalted throne, 

Thy kingdom prove victorious, 
That Jesus Christ, thy Son, 

May, for his death and passion, 

From every tongue and nation, 
Receive a rich reward. 



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Xr. JESUS CHRIST, THE SON OF GOD. 



233. T. 22. 

MY song shall bless the Lord of all, 
My praise ascend to his abode; 
Thee, Saviour, by that name I call, 
The great Supreme, the mighty God. 

2 Without beginning or decline, 
Object of faith, and not of sense ; 
Eternal ages saw him shine, 

He shines eternal ages hence. 

3 As much, when in the manger 
Almighty Ruler of the sky, [laid, 
As when the six days' work he made 
Fill'd all the morning stars with joy. 

4 Of all the crov/ns Jehovah bears 
Salvation is his dearest claim ; 
That gracious sound well-pleased he 

hears. 

And owns Immanuel for his name. 

5 A cheerful confidence I feel, 

My w^ell-placed hopes with joy I see. 
My bosom glows with heavenly zeal 
To worship him who died for me, 

234. ^ T. 68. 

O ETERNAL Word, 

Jesus Christ, our Lord ! 
While the hosts of heaven adore thee 
We with awe fall down before thee, 

And with rapture raise 

Songs of love and praise. 
2 God and man indeed. 

Comfort in all need, 
Thou becamest a man of sorrows, 
To gain life eternal for us. 

By thy precious blood, 

Jesus, man and God. 

235. T. 22. 

BEFORE the heavens were 

stretch'd abroad, 
From everlasting was the Word ; 
With God he was, the Word was God 
And must divinely be adored. 
2 By his own power were all things 

made ; 

By him supported all things stand ; 



lie is the whole creation's head, 
And angels fly at his command. 

3 Mortals with joy beheld his face, 
The eternal Father's only Son ; 
How full of truth, how full of grace 
Was Christ, in whom the Godhead 

shone. 

4 Archangels left their high abode, 
To learn new^ mysteries here and tell 
The love of our descending God, 
The glories of Immanuel. 

236.* T. 172. 

THY majesty how vast it is, 
And how immense the glory, 
Which thou, O Jesus, dost possess ; 
Both heaven and earth adore thee: 
The numberless heavenly hosts laud 

thy name, [ent ; 

Thy glory and might are transcend- 
Ten thousands of angels thy praises 

proclaim. 
Upon thee gladly dependent. 

2 The Father's equal, God the Son, 
With him thou ever reignest ; 
Thou art partaker of his throne, 
And all things thou sustainest: 
Both angels and men view their 

Maker as man, 
With joy that is past all expression : 
O happy, unspeakably happy who 
Find in him life and salvation, [can 

3 This mystery every throne and 
Admires with adoration ; [powder 
The angelic choirs for evermore 
Extol his incarnation : 

The angels and elders before him fall 
down, [ing; 

With accents melodious him prais- 

Unto the Lamb slain, and to him on 
the throne. 

They render glory unceasing. 

[strain 

4 The church on earth in humble 
Exalteth Christ our Saviour ; 

She sings, TheXamb for us was slain, 

Our foe'is cast for ever; 

For Christ hath redeem'd us by his 

precious blood 
Out of every nation and kindred, 



JESUS CHRISTj 



One with thine almighty Sire, 
Paitner of an equal throne, 

King of kings, let ail conspire 
Gratefully thy sway to own. 

4 Jesus, thou art my King, 
To me thy succour bring : 

Christ the mighty One crt thou, 
Help for all on thee is laid : 

This thy promise claim I now, 
Send me down the promised aid. 

5 Triumph and reign in me, 
And spread thy victory : 

Sin, and death, and hell control, 
Pride, and self, and every foe ; 

All subdue, thro' ail my soul 
Conquering and to conquer go. 



And made us thereby kings and 

priests unto God, 
To him thanksgiving be rendered. 

5 When Christ in majesty shall come 
With all his bright attendance, 
On every man pronounce a doom, 
An awful, final sentence: 
Then shall all his enemies quaking 

with dread, [cover; 
Wish mountains and rocks them to 
The ransom'd with gladness will lift 

up their head. 
And live with Jesus for ever. 



237. T. 14. 

O THE delights, the heavenly joys, 

The glories of the place, 
Where Jesus sheds the brightest 

Of his o'erfiowing grace. [beams 

2 Sweet majesty and awful love 
Sit smiling on his brow. 

And all the glorious ranks above 
At humble distance bow. 

3 Princes to his imperial name 
Bend their bright sceptres down : 

Dominions, throne?:, and powers re- 
To see him wear the crown, [joice 

4 Upon that dear majestic head 
That cruel thorns did wound, 

See what immortal glories shjne 
And circle it around. 

5 This is the man, the exalted man, 
Whom we unseen adore; 

But when our eyes shall see his face, 
Our hearts shall love him more. 



238. T. 341. 

WORTHY, O Lord art thou, 

That every knee should bow, 
Every tongue to thee confess ; 

Universal nature join. 
Strong and mighty thee to bless. 

Gracious, merciful, benign. 

2 Hail your dread Lord and ours. 
Dominions, thrones, and powers: 

Source of power he rules alone: 
Veil your faces, prostrate fall, 

Cast your crowns before his throne, 
Hail the Cause, the Lord of all. 

3 Justice and truth maintain 
Thy everlasting reign ; 



239. * T. 97. 

TPIOU reign'st above on heaven's 
throne. 

The Father's equal, God the Son ; 
The Holy Ghrst to us displays 
Thy majesty and boundless grace. 
And in the Scriptures clearly doth 
explain. 

That thou. Lord, madest and re- ] 
deemedst man. 

•2 With awe and reverence 'fore thee | 
And at thy name we bow the knee, ! 
As all in earth and heaven join j 
To extol thy majesty divine, [call | 
And thee, to God the Father's glory, , 
The great Jehovah, mighty Lord of S 
all. I 

C 

240. T. 595. I 3 

PREPARE a thankful song , 
To the Redeemer's name ; " 

His praises should employ each 
And every heart inflame, [tongue 1 

2 He laid his glory by. 

And dreadful pains endured, " 
That rebels, such as you and I, 
From wrath might be secured. 

3 Upon the cross he died, 
Our debt of sin to pay ; 

The blood and vt'ater from his side. . g 

Wash guilt and sin away. i 

4 And now he pleading stands Brit 
For us before the throne, A 

And answers all the law demands, ,)y 
With what himself hath done. J 



THE SON OF GOD. 



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5 He sees us willing slaves 
To sin, and Satan's power ; 

But with an outstretch'd arm he 
In his appointed hour. [saves, 

0 The Holy Ghost he sends 
Our stuiiborn souls to move, 

To make his enemies his friends, 
And conquer them by love. 

7 The love of sin departs, 
The life of grace takes place, 

Soon as his voice invites our hearts 
To rise and seek his face. 

3 The world and Satan rage, 
But he their power controls ; 

His wisdom, love, and truth engage 
Protection for our souls. 

9 Tho' press'd, we need not yield, 
But shall prevail at length: 

For Jesus is our sun and shield. 
Our righteousness and strength. 

10 Assured that Christ our King 
Will put our foes to flight, 

We on the field of battle sing, 
And triumph while we fight. 

241. T. 595. 

JESUS, my Lord, my God, 
The God supreme thou art, 

The Lord of hosts, whose precious 
Is sprinkled on my heart. [blood 

2 Jehovah is thy name ; 

And thro' thy blood applied, 
Convinced and certified I am, 
There is no God beside. 

3 Soon as the Spirit shows 
That precious blood of thine. 

The happy, pardon'd sinner knows 
It is the blood divine. 

4 Yea, only he who feels, 
My Saviour for me died. 

Is certain that the Godhead dwells 
In Jesus crucified. 



242. T. 14. 

ALL glory to the Saviour's name, 
Let angels prostrate fall: 

Bring forth tho royal diadem, 
And crown him Lord of all. 

2 Ye saints in glory, who with joy 
Have left this earthly ball, 



Your most triumphant songs employ, 
Extol the Lord of all. 

3 Children of God, who walk by 
Ye ransom'd from the fall, [faith, 

Show forth your dear Redeemer's 
Confess him Lord of all. [death, 

4 Let every tribe, and every tongue 
That hear the Saviour's call, 

L^nite in one harmonious song, 
And hail him Lord of all. 

243. T. 695. 

H03ANNA to the Son 

Of David, and of God, [down, 
Who brought the news of pardon 

And seal'd it v/ithhis blood. 

2 To Christ, the anointed King, 
Be endless blessings given ; " 

Let the whole earth his glory sing 
Who made our peace with heaven. 

244. T. 96. 

JESUS, thou source of calm repose, 
Thy like, nor man, nor angel knows, 

Fairest among ten thousand fair; 
E'en those, whom death's sad fetters 
bound, [round, 
Whom thickest darkness compass'd 

Find light and life if thou appear, 

2 Eff'ulgence of the light divine, 
Ere rolling planets knew to shine, 

Ere time its ceaseless course be- 
gan : [come. 
Thou, when the appointed time was 
Didst not abhor the virgin's womb, 
But God with God, wast man with 
man. 

3 The world, death, sin, oppose in 

vain ; 

Thou by thy dying death hast slain ; 

My great deliverer and my God, 
Against thee vain is Satan's rage. 
In vain doth hell its powers engage, 

Nought can withstand thy con- 
quering blood. 

[will, 

4 Lord, who thine own and Father's 
Which is but one, earnest to fulfil, 

To thy dread sce])lre will I bow ; 
With duteous rev'rence at thy feet 
Like humble Mary, lo, I sit : 

Speak, Lord, thy servant heareth 
now. 



JESUS CHRISTj 



5 Renew thine image, Lord, in me ; 
Lowly and gentle may I be; [dear; 

No charms but these to thee are 
No anger may'st thou ever find, 
No pride in my unruffled mind, 

But faith and heaven-born peace 
be there. 

6 A patient, a victorious mind, 
That, life and all things cast behind. 

Springs forth obedient to thy call ; 
A heart that no desire can move. 
But still to adore, believe, and love, 

Give me, my Lord, my life, my all. 

245* T. 68. 

JESUS, who with thee 

Can compared be 7 
Source of rest and consolation, 
Life, and light, and full salvation : 

Son of God, with thee 

None compared can be. 

2 Life, thou diedst forme, 
From all misery 

And distress me to deliver, 

And from death to save for ever; 

I am by thy blood 

Reconciled to God. 

3 Highest King and Priest, 
Prophet, Lord, and Christ, 

Thy dear sceptre is embraced 
By me at thy feet abased ; 

I choose Mary's seat 

At thy holy feet. 

4 Nigh to thee draw me, 
Give me faith on thee 

To depend, and daily bolder 
Cast ail misery on thy shoulder, 

Which I feel in me ; 

Draw me nigh to thee. 

5 Grant me steadiness, 
Lord, to run my race, 

Following thee with love most ten- 
So that Satan may not hinder [der. 

Me by craft or force ; 

Further thou my course. 

6 By thy Spirit's light 
Me instruct aright, 

That I watch and pray with fervour, 
Trusting thee, my soul's preserver: 

Love unfeign'd, O Lord, 

Cnto me afford. 

7 Give me courage good. 
That my wealth and blood 



1 for thee coujd spend, my Saviour, 
Hating world and sin for evei ; 

Since for me, my God, 
Thou didst shed thy blood. 

8 When I hence depart, 

Strengthen thou my heart, 
And into thy realms convey me. 
In thy righteousness array me, 

That at thy right hand 

Joyful I may stand. 

246. T. 341. 

O DAY-SPRING from on high. 

In mercy hear my cry ! 
See the travail of thy soul, 

Saviour, and be satisfied ; 
Rule in me without control, 

May I ever thine abide. 

2 Jesus, who art the Tree 
Of immortality, 

Feed this tender branch of thine ; 

By thy influence I shall thrive : 
Thou, the true, the heavenly Vine, 

Grafted into thee I live. 

3 Of life the Fountain thou; 
I know, I feel it now; 

Faint and dead no more I droop ; 

Thou revivest me, thy supplies, 
Every moment springing up, 

Unto life eternal rise. 

4 Thou the good Shepherd art ; 
From thee I'll never part ; 

Thou, my keeper and my guide. 

Watch me still with tender care ; 
Gently lead me by thy side. 

Kindly in thy bosom bear. 

5 Thou art my daily Bread, 

O Christ, thou art my Head ; 
Countless benefits on me. 

As thy body's member flow ; 
Nourished I and fed by thee, 

L^'p to thee in all things grow. 

6 Prophet, to me reveal 
Thy Father's perfect will : 

Never mortal spake like thee; 

Lord, may I by thee be taught. 
May I listen eagerly 

To thy words with comfort fraught. 

7 High priest, on thee I call, 
Thy blood atoned for all : 

Thou dost still in heaven above 
As the Lamb once slain appear: 

There remember me in love, 
Plead for me a sinner there. 



THE SON 

S Jesus, thou an my King, 

Praises to thee I sing : 
ivept by thy almighty hand, 

Saviour, who shall pluck me 
thence ? 

Faith supports, by faith I stand, 
By the faith thou dost dispense. 

•247. T. 249. 

WE bou' before thy throne, 

Jesus. : i: and thee alone 

Our God and Saviour own ; 

While pilgrims here on earth we are 

We to thy courts v/ill oft repair, 

To olfer praver and praise : 

O God of Grace, 

Thy saving name we bless. 

•2 Again we raise the strain, 
Worthy : : the Lamb once slain 
For evermore foreign : [more, 
Thee, Christ, God bless'd for ever- 
Our lips confess, our hearts adore : 
Honour and majesty 
Be given to thee, 
jVow and eternally. 

248. T. 22. 

COME, worship at Immanuel's feet; 
Behold in him what v>-onders meet : 
Words are too feeble to express 
His worth, his glory, or his grace. 

2 Christ is the Head ; each member 

lives, 

And owns the vital power he gives ; 
The saints below, and saints above, 
Join'd by his Spirit and his love. 

3 He is the Vine ; his heavenly root 
Supplies each branch with life and 
O may a lasting union join [fruit : 
My soul, as branch, to Christ the 

Vine ! 

4 He is the Rock; how firm he 

proves ; 

The Rock of ages never moves : 
But the sweet streams, that from 

him flow, 
Attend us all the desert through. 

5 Hs is the Sun of righteousness. 
Diffusing light, and joy, and peace : 
What htaling in his beams appears. 
To chase our clouds and dry our 

tears ! 



OF GOD. 74 

G Yet faintly to us mortals here 
His glor\-, grace, and worth appear . 
His beauties we shall clearly trace 
When we behold him face to face. 

249. * T. 58. 

OUR gracious God be praised ever- 
more. 

That Jesus Christ, who all our sor- 
rows bore. 

To our hearts so clearly is mani- 
fested, 

That with conviction "tis bv us at- 
tested That he is God. 

2 O blessed truth, which with deep 

awe is heard, [vered : 

Truth, worthy evermore to be re- 
To the man Christ Jesus a name is 

given 

Above all names; all knees inearth 
and heaven 

Tore him must bow. 

3 Of this great truth we boldly wit- 

ness bear, 
And to mankind this doctrine will 
declare. 

That he, who to save us assumed 

our nature, 
And suffered on the cross, is the 

Creator Of heaven and earth. 

250. * T. 125. 

THOU Maker of each creature, 
The Father's arm and might, 

Thou rulest o'er all nature,^ 
In thine own name and right ; 

May we in every station 

Enjoy thy great salvation. 
And simply follow thee. 

2 Lord, let us be increasing 
Li love and knowledge too ; 

That we, on thee believing, 

In spirit serve thee so, 
As in our hearts to savour 
Thy matchless grace and favour. 

And always for thee thirst. 

3 O shed abroad, Lord Jesus, 
Thy love in us, we pray ; 

And iet its influence gracious 
Our thoughts and actions sway . 

Thus in the path proceeding, 

To life eternal leading, 
We shall thy word obey. 



THE HOL 



Y GHOST. 



251.* T. 22. 

LORD Jesus, praise to thee be given, 
Creator both of earth and heaven, 
Who v/ast from everlasting Lord, 
And art as God and man adored. 

2 Pra'sebe to thee in Christendom, 
VVho wast, who art, and art to come ; 
Thy lauds shall dv/ell upon our 
tongues. 

All saints and angels join our songs. 



.3 Thy incarnation claims our praise, 
We thank thee for thy boundless 
grace : 

We love thee since thou man wast 
made, 

And hast as man our ransom paid. 

4 Receive our thanks, O Lamb of 
God, 

Who ha?t redeem'd us by thy blood; 
Might all mankind thy name adore 
For thy atonement evermore. 



XIL THE HOLY GHOST, HIS GIFTS AND OPERATIOXS. 



252.* T. 203. 

COME, Holy Ghost, come. Lord our 
God, 

And shed thy heavenly gifts abroad 
On us, and unto every heart 
True faith and fervent love impart : 
O Lord, who by thy heavenly light 
Hast caird thy church from sinful 
night, 

Out of all nations, tribes and places ; 
To thee we render thanks & praises ; 

flallelujah 

2 Thou Light divine, most gracious 
Revive us by thy holy word, [Lord, 
And teach thy flock in truth to call 
On God, the Father of us all : 
From all strange doctrines us pre- 
serve, 

Wo other master may we serve, 
Eut Christ w^ao is our only Saviour : 
Jn him we will confide for ever : 

Hallelujah. 

3 O Holy Ghost, kind Comforter, 
Help us with watchfulness & prayer 
'Midst various trials thee to obey, 
And never from the truth to stray : 
O Lord, by thy almighty grace, 
Prepare us so to run our race, 
That we by thine illumination 
r.iay gain heaven's glorious habita- 
tion: Hallelujah 



253* T. 68. 

GOD Holy Ghost, in mercy us pre- 
serve, [swerve ; ! 

That we from Jesus' doctrine never 

Guide us, till, to finish our race per- i 

mitted, | 

To Jesus' presence we shall be ad- | 

mitted : Have mercy, Lord. I 

2 O grant us thy divine, thy saving 

light, 

That we may understand Christ's 

mind aright. 
That we may in Jesus abide for ever, ' 
Who gain'd a place in heaven for 

each believer : ' 
Have mercy, Lord, 

3 Thou source of love, God Holy j 

Ghost, inspire [fire' j 

Our lifeless souls with love's celestial f 
May we, as Christ's members, be - ^ 

join'd together 
In unity, and truly love each other : i e 
Have mercy. Lord. ' ] 

4 O thou our highest comfort in all ^ 

need, J' 
Grant that we neither shame nor 

death may dread ; 
Should we even suffer hard persecu- | 

tion, p. 
O give us grace to stand without j,, 

confusion : Have mercy, Lord. 



THE HOLY GHOST. 



76 



254* T. 22. 

GOD, Holy Ghost, how gloriously 
In Christ's redeemed property 
Is thy almighty power display'd: 
The same that earth and "heaven 
made. 

2 When thou thy unction dost im- 

part, 

And breathe new life into the heart ; 
When thy all -penetrating light 
Dispels the thickest gloom of night : 

3 When thou dost Christ reveal to us, 
And guide our eyes unto his cross ; 
Thy power divine both far and near 
In countless wonders doth appear. 

255.* T. 4. 

O SPIRIT of Grace, 
Thy kindness we praise, 
In showing to us 

That life and salvation proceed from 

Christ's cross. 
•2 In darkness we stray 'd, 
Until we were led 
By thee to believe, 
That Jesus, our Saviour, will sinners 

receive. 

3 Our hearts thou didst cheer, 
Dispelling all fear ; 

We humbly could claim 
Salvation and pardon in Jesus' dear 
name. 

4 Grant us to obey 
Thy teachings, we pray, 
O Spirit of love. 

And thankful to thee for thy mercies 
to prove. 

5 We wish to atford 
To Jesus our Lord, 
For his bitter pain, 

Joy, honour, and glory, 'midst his 
chosen train. 

6 O tberefore impart 
Thyself to each heart, 
That thus we may show, 

In our "whole behaviour, that Jesus 
we know. 

7 Grant us to increaso 
In knowledge and grace, 
Rejoicing by faith 

In Jesus' atonement, wrought out by 
his death. 



256. * T. 9. 

HOLY Ghost, thou God and Lord 

Of thy congregation, 
We to thee with one accord 

Pay our adoration. 

■2 For thy teaching, heavenly Guide, 

O accept our praises ; 
Have we thee, we're well supplied 

With good gifts and graces. 

3 Thou explainest unto us 
Jesus' incarnation, 

And how he upon the cross 
Purchased our salvation. 

4 Thou fill'st with the gospel-light 
Every land and nation, 

Aid's! thy witnesses with might 
Under tribulation. 

5 L's to Jesus thou hast brought ; 
O preserve us ever 

In the faith which thou hast wrought 
Thro' thy grace and favour. 

6 With maternal faithfulness 
Lead his ransom'd people, 

And to please him give them grace ; 
Bear them up when feeble. 

7 Daily Jesus' flock thanks thee 
For thy kind tuition ; 

O may we obedient te, 
Thro' thy benediction. 

8 Grant, that we may never lose, 
Till our dying moment. 

The rich comfort, which to us 
Flows from Christ's atonement. 

9 For, our heavenly Father's love, 
Jesus' great compassion, 

And thy patience ever prove 
Our strong consolation. 

10 Amen, Lord God; Holy Ghost, 
Endless thanks and praises 

Gives to thee the ransom'd host. 
In the name of Jesus. 

257. T. 14. 

COME, blessed Spirit, gracious Lord, 
Thy power to us make known ; 

Strike with the hammer of thy word 
And break each heart of stone. 

2 Give us ourselves and Christ to 
In this our gracious day ; [know, 



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THE HOLY GHOST. 



78 



Repentance unto life bestow, 
Christ's pardoning love display. 

3 Convince us first of unbelief, 
And freely then release; 

Fill every soul with sacred grief, 
And then with sacred peace. 

4 Show us our poverty, relieve 
And then enrich the poor ; 

The knowledge of our sickness give 
The knowledge of our cure. 

5 A blessed sense of guilt impart. 
And then remove the load ; 

Trouble, then lead the troubled heart 
To Clu-ist's atoning blood. 

258. T. 14. 

O HOLY Ghost, eternal God, 

Descending from above, [blood. 
Thou fill'st the soul, thro' Jesus' 

With faith, and hope, and love. 
■2 Tliou comfortest the heavy heart, 

By sin and grief oppress'd ; 
Thou to the dead dost life impart, 

And to the weary, rest. 

3 Thy sweet communion charms the 

soul, 

And gives true peace and joy; 
Which Satan's power can ne'er con- 
Nor all his wiles destroy. [trol, 

4 Let no false comfort lift us up 
To confidence thafs vain ; 

Nor let their faith and courage droop. 
Who love the Lamb once slain. 

5 Breathe comfort, where distress 

abounds, 
O make our conscience clean ; 
And heal, with balm from Jesus' 

wounds, 
The festering sores of sin. 

6 Vanquish our lusts, our pride re- 

move. 

Take out the heart of stone : 
Show us the Father's boundless love, 
The merits of the Son. 

7 The Father sent his Son to die; 
The willing Son obey'd ■ 

The witness Thou, to ratify 
The purchase Christ hath made. 

259. T. 595. 

COME, holy Spirit, come. 
Let thy bright beams arise ; 



Dispel the darkness from our minds, 
And open all our eyes. 

2 Revive our drooping faith, 
Our doubts and fears remove ; 

And kindle in our breasts the flame 
Of never-ceasing love. 

3 Convince us of our sin, 
Then lead to Jesus' blood ; 

And to our stubborn hearts reveal 
The hidden love of God. 

4 'Tis thine to cleanse the heart, 
To sanctify the soul. 

To pour fresh life on every part, 
And new-create the whole. 

5 If thou, O Comforter, 
Thine influence withdraw, 

What easy victims soon we fall 
To conscience and the law ! 

6 No longer burns our love ; 
Our faith and courage fail ; 

Our sin revives, and death and hell 
Our feeble souls assail. 

7 Dwell therefore in our hearts ; 
Our minds from bondage free: 

Then shall we know, and praise, and 
love 

The Father, Son, and Thee. 

260 * T. 58. 

GOD holy Spirit, be for ever blest, 

That thou to us Christ's death dost 
manifest. 

And of him the fountain, whence 
flows salvation. 

Dost so distinctly give us informa- 
tion, And light impart. 

3 What of the Father and the Son 
we know, [owe : 

To thy divine instruction all we 
Thro' thy operations we are assured 
That Jesus Christ, who death for us 
endured, Is Lord and God. 

3 Thanks for revealing to us the 

Lamb slain, 
And that his blood w^ould have been 

shed in vain, 
Had to sanctify us aught else availed 
And could our souls have otherwise 

been healed 

Than by his stripes. 

4 Christ's meritorious suflerings are 

the sum [tendom; 
And sole foundation of true Chris- 



THE HOLY GHOST. 79 



78 

We enjoy thio' mercy those comforts 
blessed. 

Of whicli, thro' thee, believers are 
possessed, While here on earth. 

5 The blood of Christ alone can joy 

impart, 

Can heal, revive, and cheer the con- 
trite heart; 

Therefore show still clearer to us his 
merit, 

And lead us daily more, God holy 
Spirit, Into all truth. 

6 Have patience with us sinners 

every day, [pi'ay ; 

Forgive us all our trespasses, we 
O instruct and warn us without ces- 
sation ; 

And with thy peace, thy love, and 
consolation, Fill all our hearts. 

7 Of Christ we'll gladly testify each 

hour. 

Until his kingdom shall appear with 
power ; 

Then will all see clearly, how thou 

hast trained 
God's children, when they once shall 

have attained 

To bliss complete. 

8 Blest Comforter, vouchsafe us all 

the grace, 
To yield thee joy for thy great faith- 
fulness, 

And thy love and patience ; from sin 

protect us. 
And in the narrow way to life direct 

us, Thou heavenly Guide. 

261* T. 58. 

THOU Comforter and Guide of Jesus' 
train, [dain, 
Who dost thyself his ministers or- 
Look on us in mercy, grant us thy 
favour. 

Our souls and bodies we devote for 
ever O Lord to thee. 

2 Where'er we look around, both far 
and near, 

The power and glory of the Lord ap- 
pear, 

And such flocks of Jesus are multi- 
plying, 

Who only wish to live, themselves 
I denying. Unto his praise. 

i 



3 O thou life-giving Stream, the 

earth o'erflow, 
Whatever would obstruct thy course 
break through : [petition , 

O most gracious Spirit, hear our 
Teach all to turn to Jesus with con- 
trition, That they may live. 

4 We pray thee fill us all with Jesus' 

love, [prove : 

That we may in his service faithful 
Teach us to esteem it the greatest 

favour, 

With humble, contrite hearts to 
serve our Saviour 

Till we shall rest, 

5 Unto Christ's congregation in each 

place 

Graivt 'midst all trials, comfort, peace 

and grace : 
O may all believers in every station 
Rejoice in Jesus and in his salva- 
tion, God Holy Ghost. 

262. T. 341. 

THOU promised Comforter, 
Fruit of the Saviour's prayer, 

Thee the world cannot receive. 
Thee they neither know nor see, 

Dead is all the life they live, 
Dark their light while void of thee. 

2 Yet I enjoy thy grace, 

Thro' Christ my righteousness: 
Mine the gifts thou dost impart, 

Mine the unction from above ; 
Pardon written on my heart. 

Light, and life, and joy and love. 

3 Thee I exalt to feel. 

Thou in my heart dost dwell ; 
There thou bear'st thy witness true, 

Shed'st the love of God abroad : 
I, in Christ, a creature new, 

I, ev'n I, am born of God. 

4 Thy gifts, blest Comforter, 
I glory to declare; 

Sweetly sure of grace I am. 
Pardon to my soul applied, 

Interest in the spotless Lamb ; 
Dead for all, for me he died. 

5 Thou art thyself the seal ; 
I more than- pardon feel : 

Peace, unutterable peace, 
Joy, that ages ne'er can move. 

Faith's assurance, hope's increase^ 
All the confidence of love. 



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THE HOLY GHOST. 



80 



6 Pledge of the promise given, 
My antepast of heaven, 

Earnest thou of joys divine, 
Joys divine on me bestow'd ; 

Heaven and Christ and all is mine, 
I'm through thee an heir of God. 

7 Thou art my inward guide, 
I ask no help beside ; 

Holy Ghost, on thee 1 call, 
Weak as helpless infancy ; 

Weak I am, yet cannot fall, 
Stay'd by faith, and led by thee. 

263. T. 695. 

SPIRIT of truth, come down, 

Reveal the things of God, 
Make thou to us Christ's Godhead 

Apply his precious blood: [known. 
His merits glorify, 

That each may clearly see, 
Jesus who did for sinners die, 

Hath surely died for me. 

2 No man can truly say 
That Jesus is the Lord, 

Unless thou take the veil away. 
And breathe the living word: 

Tiien, only then we feel 
Our interest in his blood. 

And cry with joy unspeakable, 
Thou art my Lord, my God. 

3 O that the world might know 
The all-atoning Lamb ! 

Spirit of faith, descend and show 

The virtue of his name ; 
The grace which all may find, 

The saving power impart ; 
O testify to all mankind, 

And speak in every heart. 

264. T. 14 

COME, holy Spirit, on us breathe 
With all thy quick'ning powers ; 

Kindle our love, confirm our faith. 
Warm these cold hearts of ours. 

2 Assure my conscience of her part 
In the Redeemer's blood ; 

And bear thy witness in my heart, 
That I am born of God. 

3 Thou art the earnest of his love. 
The pledge of joys to come : 

O lead us, that we may above 
Obtain our lasting home. 



265. T. 79. 

BREATHE on these bones so dry 

and dead, 
God Holy Ghost, thy influence shed 

In all our hearts abroad : 
Point out the place where grace 

abounds ; 
Direct us to the bleeding wounds 
Of Jesus, our incarnate God. 

2 Convince us that the Lamb was 
slain 

For us, and to our minds explain 

The mystery of the cross : 
To know, and to be found in him. 
Let us our highest gain esteem ; 
And for it count ail things but 
loss. 

266. T. 14. 

COME, Holy Ghost, eternal God, 

Proceeding from above, 
Both from the Father and the Son ; 

Thou God of peace and love, 

2 Thou art the only Comfoi ter 
In all our soul's distress ; 

Thou showest us our unbelief. 
And Christ's redeeming grace. 

3 Thou dost thy sanctifying gifts 
Unto the church impart ; 

Writest God's holy, precious law 
On each believer's heart. 

4 Thy holy unction power affords 
The gospel to proclaim : 

By thee enabled, we set forth 
Salvation in Christ's name. 

5 Assist and strengthen us, O Lord, 
Thou know'st we ail are frail ; 

Grant, neither Satan, world, nor 
flesh. 

May o'er Christ's flock prevail. 

6 Cause all disharmony and strife 
In Christendom to cease ; 

And give to all the flocks of Christ 
Love, union, truth, and peace. 

267. ^ T. 22. 

O COMFORTER, God Holy Ghost, 
Thou heavenly gifts on us bestow'st ; 
The pledge of our salvation art. 
And bear'st thy witness in our heart. 



so 



THE HOLY GHOST. 



0 The sbaep of Jesas which were 
lost. 

Thou callest, teaching them to trust, 
For help, forgiveness, peace & grace 
In hi:n, The Lord our righteous- 
ness:— 

3 Thy unction freely dost impart 
To every poor and contrite heart, 
VVhicli Jesus as the Saviour knows 
From whom alone salvation flows. 

4 The feeble souls thou dost sustain, 
Anointest all the witness train ; 
Keepest Lelievers in the faith, 

And art their guide in life and death 

5 Who can thy operations trace, 
Thy kindnessj patience, truth, and 

grace, [stow'st, 
Which on God's children thou be- 
O Comforter. God Holv Ghost. 



26S. 



T. 5S3. 



O HOLY Ghost, on this great day 
inspire [tal fire : 

Our soul?, we pray, with pentecos- 

Breathe t/iouupon us with thy hea- 
venly wind, 

That it refresh and purify our mind. 

2 Kindle within us and preserve thai 

fire. 

Which will with holy love our breast 
inspire, 

And with an active zeal our soul in- 
flame 

To do thy will, and glorify ihy name. 

3 Endow^ us richly with thy gifts and 

grace. 

To fit us for the duties of our place ; 
So open thou our lips, our hearts so 
raise, 

That both our hearts and lips may 
give thee praise. 

4 As in thy temple keep thou resi- 

dence [from thence. 

Within our soul, and never part 
Until we're fitted & prepared by thee 
liife toexchanse for immortalitv. 



SI 



Who noblest gifts to grant didst 
deign 

To the apostles, thine anointed. 
By thee for that great work ap- 
pointed 

To teach, reprove, and comfort men. 
And freely offer grace 
Unto the Gentile race ; 

Lord, have mercy : 
Grant us to be 
Immoveably 

Fix'd on their ground, upheld by thee. 

270.^ T. 22. 

TO thee, God Holy Ghost, we pray, 
Who lead'st us in the gospel-way. 
Those precious gifts on us bestow. 
Which from our Saviour's merits 
flow. 

2 Thou heavenly Teacher, thee we 

praise 

For ihy instruction, power. Sc grace. 
To love the Father, vrhc i o'.vn 
fs as his children in the Sc:!. 

3 Thee of ourselves v.'e cculd not 

know. 

Till thou, O Lord, didst clearly show 
The sin of unbelief to us, 
Of enmity to Jesus" cross. 

4 When this we felt to b? our case, 
Then Jesus' blood and righteousness 
Unto our hearts thou did&t reveal, 
Imparting thus thy pardoning seal. 

5 Most gracious Comforter we pray. 
I O l/ad us further every day ; 

I Thy unction to us all imp-irt, 
I Preserve and sanctify each heart. 

! 3 Till we in heaven shall take our 
j Instruct us often to repeat, [seat, 
! Abba, our Father, and to be 
! With Christ in union constantly. 



269. 



T. 230. 



[est 

THOU great Teacher, who instruct- 
Chrisfs flock, and us to bliss con- 
duclest, 



271. 



T. 90. 



O THAT the Comforter would come 
Xor visit as a transient guest, 
But fix in me a transient heme. 
And keep possession of my breast ; 
Yea, make my soul his blest abode, 
The temple of the in-dwelling God. 



81 god's call 



2 Come, Hoh* Ghost, my soul inspire 
Attest that I am born again ; (fire, 
Come, and baptize me. Lord, with 
Nor let thy former gifts be vain ; 
Grant me a sense that I'm forgiven, 
A pledge that I'm an heir of heaven. 



3 Grant me the indisputable seal, 
That ascertains the kingdom mine 
That powerful stamp I long to feel, 
The signature of love divine: 
O shed it in m.v heart abroad, 
Fulness of love, of heaven, of God. 



XIII. GOD S CALL OF GRACE TO THE UNCONVERTED SINNER. 



272.^ T. 5S3. 

TEACH us, O Lord, the cross's mys- 
tery, 

And grant us docile liearts to learn 
of thee; (man, 
Thou art as full of love to fallen 
As when for our redemption thou 
wast slain. 

2 I thirst, thou didst upon the cross 

exclaim, (the same, 

And on thy throne thy thirst is still 
That all may taste thy pardoning 

grace and love, 
And ev'n thine enemies thy mercy 

prove. 

3 Thou hast no pleasure in the sin- 

ner's death, (faith; 
But callest him to eome and live by 
Thou sendest messengers of peace 

abroad, 

Beseeching men, Be reconciled to 
God :— 

4 Believe, thou mourning sinner, 

that for thee (tree ; 

Thy Saviour suifered on the cross's 
Therebv he triumphed over sin and 

hell, 

And gain'd for thee a right in heaven 
to dwell, — 

5 Tho' then unborn, tho' not in per- 

son there, (share ; 

Yet i n that act of grace thou hast a 
Pardon of sin was then for thee pro- 
cured, 

When Jesus death for every man en- 
dured.— 

6 For all who flee from Sinai's fiery 

wrath, 

And look to Calvary's sacrifice by 
faith. 



The Judge supreme, to whom all 

power is given, 
Ordaineth pardon, happiness, and 

heaven.— 

7 Just as thou art, to Jesus come, 

and live; fceive; 
Repenting sinners Jesus will re- 
Be thou e'er so corrupt and stain'd 

with sin, 

Fear not, his precious blood can 
wash thee clean. 

8 "Who finds that sin hath quite 

o'erspreadhis soul, 
That his own efforts ne'er can make 

him whole. 
Helpless at Jesus' feet resolves to lie, 
God's word declares, that sinner shall 

not die :— 

9 Tho' he was dead before, behold, 

he lives ; 

The Saviour quickens whom the 

Father gives ; 
Henceforth must sin lie vanquish'd 

at his feet; 
Thro' faith in Jesus he shall victory 

meet. 

10 How pleasing 'tis a new-born soul 

to view, (new : 

How doth its happiness our own re- 
Might all the power of Christ's 

atonement prove, 
And know the virtue of his djing 

love. 

273.* T. 217. 

MY Saviour sinners doth receive. 
Whom, with sin's galling load op- 
pressed, 

Nor man nor angel can relieve, 
Who have no hope to be redressed; 



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Who loathe the world and all its 
way*, (grace; 
Dread wrath divine and mourn for 
On whom the law pronounceth sen- 
tence, (science ; 
Condemn'd to hell in their own con- 
Such wretched sinners find reprieve. 
Since Jesus sinneis doth receive. 

2 The fondest mother cannot have 
Towards her darling such affection 
As Jesus show'd, vile man to save ; 
His love exceedeth our conception : 
He left his throne and blest abode, 
To bear the sinner's heavy load; 
And since he thro" his 'death and 

suffering 

Hath made an ail-sufficient offering, 
Our debt is paid, and we may live ;~ 
For Jesus sinners doth receive. 

3 Xow is his sympathising heart 
A refuge for the most distressed ; 
He freely pardon will impart ; 

By him their debt is quite erased : 
His blood, like the ocean without 
ground. 

Their sins liath swallov.-'d up and 

drown'd ; 
The Holy Ghost to them is eiven. 
Who leads them in the path to hea- 
ven, (lieve, 
And promp'' them always to be- 
That Jesui sinners doth receive. 

4 They by the Father are esteemed. 
When thus presented by our Sa- 
viour ; 

Heard by IJs wounds, from sin re- 
deem'd, ^favour : 

They prove the Father's love and 
He owns them as his sons and heirs. 
And all he hith their own declares ; 
Et^^rnal life they now inherit, 
Procured for them by Jesus' merit ; 
He dwells in them, in liim ihey live. 
Since Jesus sinners doth receive. 

5 Alight all his loving heart but see, 
And know his bowels of compassion 
To sinners straying carelessly. 

Or such as mourning seek salvation : 
Him. when on earth "midst sinners 
trace ; 

Zaccheus tastes his saving grace ; 
He comforts Magd'len in affliction. 
Regards her tears & deep conviction. 
Her sins, tho' many, he forgives; 
My Saviour sinners poor receives. 



: 6 Behold how he with Peter dealt ; 
Tho' deep his fall, he show'd him 

I favour : 

[ Xot only when on earth he dwelt 
Was he a sin-forgiving Saviour ; 
Xo. he is still the very same. 
Just, good, and mercif j1 his name : 
As he was in humiliation, 

! So is he still in exallatic'n : 
Repenting souls, you may believe, 
Our Saviour sinners doth receive. 

; 7 Come, sinners, come, tho" vile and 
base ; 

; Returning prodigals he meeteth; 
I He freely'offers them his grace, 
I Them with a pardoning kiss he 
greeteth: (way? 
Why wilt thou stand in thy own 
Why wilfully be Satan's prey ? 
Wilt thou sin's drudge remain for 
ever, 

Tho' he appeared thee to deliver? 
: Do not delay, sin's service leave, 

Since Jesus sinners will receive. 
; 6 Come ye that heavy laden are. 

Come, weary, void of self-assistance; 
' Tho" doubting, ready to despair, 
' Come but to him without resistance: 
1 Behold his heart v itli love rt-plete, 
i Full of desire the worst to meet : 
1 Long hath he sought for you tho" 
wretched, " ed ; 

] You to embrace his arms outstretch- 
j Ocome to him, believe, and live I 
I My Saviour sinners doth receive. 

9 Object not. I'm a retch too base, 
, Too oft his goodness I have slighted. 

Too often spurned at his graced 

I, who was genero'isly invited : 

Is your repentance now sincere? 

Your sorrow genuine ? do not fear ; 

His pow'r and mercy are unbounded, 
' Xone, trusting him. was e'er con- 
i founded: 'lieve: 

He saves whom n-^ne else can re- 
: My Saviour sinners doth receive, 
i 10 Think not. "tis time enough, nor 
; say, (sure, 
! God who is gracious beyond mea- 

Shuts not the door of grace to-day: 

ril first enjoy some carnal pleasure : 
I Xo, God forbid ; if you are wise. 

Grace offer'd now, do not despise : 
' ^yho slights to-day the inviiatioii 
! May ever miss of his salvation : 
• Come now to Jesus, come and live; 
' To-dav he sinners doth receive. 



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84 



n Draw me, a sinner, unto thee, 
Thou sinner's Friend, thou gracious 

Saviour ; 
Grant I and all may ardently 
Desire thy pardon, grace and favour : 
And when temptations would assail, 
Let thine Almighty grace prevail : 
May none who feel sin's condemna- 
tion, 

Neglect thy generous invitation ; 
But all experience and believe 
That Jesus sinners doth receive. 

274 * T. 205. 

SINNERS, come, ihe Saviour see. 

Hands, feet, side, & temples view ; 
See him bleeding on the tree : 

See, his heart is pierced for you ; 
View awhile, then haste away, 
Find a thousand more, and say, 
Come, ye sinners, come with me, 
View him bleeding on the tree. 

2 Who would still such mercy 

grieve ? 

Sinners, hear instruction mild; 
Doubt no more, but now believe, 

Each become a little child; 
Artful doubts and reasonings be 
Nail'd with Jesus to the tree ; 
Mourning souls who simple are, 
Surely shall the blessing share. 

3 Through his poverty the poor 
May eternal riches gain : 

Open'd is heaven's mercy-door ; 

None that come need come in vain: 
Here now freely take who will. 
Each poor sinner take his fill ; 
Rich in grace iiereby commence. 
Blush no more for indigence. 

4 They who search their hearts with 

care. 

And the blame their own confess. 
In the Lamb"s redemption share. 

To his wounds have fi-ee access : 
They who deem'd themselves the 
Of all sinners, and receive (chief 
Full forgiveness, pesce, and rest, 
Pardoning grace can relish best. 

5 Cover'd with a holy shame, 
Pardon'd sinners they remain : 

Yet their freedom they proclaim. 
Their adoption they maintain : 
Soon as we are taught to cease 
Trusting in our righteousness, 



Ceases the tormenting strife, 
All within is peace and life. 

275. T. 585. 

COME, ye sinners, poor & wretched 
Weak and wounded, sick and sore, 

Jesus ready stands to save you, 
Full of pity, love, and power,- 
He is able, :||: 

He is willing ; doubt no more. 

2 Ho, ye needy, come and welcome ! 
God's free bounty glorify : 

True belief, and true repentance, 
Every grace that brings us nigh, 
Without money, :|,': 
Come to Jesus Christ and buy. 

3 Come, ye weary, heavy-laden. 
Lost, and ruin'd by the full ; 

If ye tarry till ye're better, 
Ye will never come at all ; 
Not the righteous. 
Sinners Jesus came to call. 

4 Let not conscience make you 

linger. 

Nor of fitness fondly dream ; 
All the fitness he requireth. 

Is to feel your need of him : 
This he gives you ; 
'Tis the Spirit's glimmering beam. 

5 Agonizing in the garden, 

Lo, your Maker prostrate lies: 
On the bloody tree beiiold him. 

Hear him cry before he dies, 
It isfinish'd ; :|j: 
Sinners, will not this sul^ce 1 

6 Lo, the incarnate God ascended 
Pleads the merit of his blood : 

Venture on him, venture freely, 
I^et no other trust intrude ; 
None but Jesus :!': 
Can do helpless sinners good. 

7 Saints & angels, join'd in concer*, 
Sing the praises of the Lamb; 

While the blissful seats of heaven 
Sweetly echo with his name : 
Hallelujah, :||': 
Sinners here may sing the same. 

276. T. 591. 

SINNER, hear thy Saviour's call. 
He now is passing by ; 



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86 



He hath seen thy grievoas thrall, 
And heard thy mournful cry : 

He hath pardon to impart, 
Grace to save th^e from thy fears ; 

See the love that fills his heart, 
And wipe away thy tears. 

2 Why art thou afraid to come. 
And tell him all thy case ? 

He will not pronounce thy doom, 
Nor frown thee from his face ; 

Wilt thou fear Immanuel ? 
Wilt thou dread the Lamb of God, 

Who, to save thy soul from hell, 
Hath slied his precious blood ? 

3 Think how on the cross he hung, 
Pierced with a thousand wounds: 

Hark, from each as with a tongue 
The voice of pardon sounds ; 

See from all his open'd veins 
Blond of wondrous virtue flow, 

Shed to wash away thy stains, 
And ransom thee from wo. 

4 Though his majesty be great. 
His mercy is no less ; 

Though he thy transgressions hate, 

He feels for thy distress : 
By himself the Lord hath sworn. 

He delights not in thy death: 
But invites thee to .return. 

That thou may'st live by faith. 

o Raise thy downcast eyes and see 

What throngs his throne surround, 
These, tho' sitiners once like thee, 

Have full salvation found; 
Yield not then to unbelief. 

While he saith, There yet is room ; 
Though of sinners thou art chief, 

Since Jesus calls thee, come. 

277. T. 22. 

COME, sinners, to the gospel feast ; 
Let every soul be Jesus' guest ; 
Not one of you need stay behind : 
II is gospel calleth to mankind. 

2 Attend, the gospel-trumpet sounds, 
Calls sinners from earth's farthest 

bounds ; 
The year of Jubilee is come ; 
Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home. 

'A Come, all ye souls by sin opprest. 
Ye wanderers, who are seeking rest ; 
The poor, the maim'd, the halt, the 
blind. 

With Christ a hearty welcome find. 



4 The message as from God rieceive ; 
¥e all may come to Christ and live ; 
O let his love your hearts constrain, 
Nor suffer him to die in vain. 

5 His love is mighty to compel ; 
His conquering love consent to feel : 
Yield to his love's almighty power, 
And strive against your God no 

more. 

6 See him set forth before your eyeip, 
A precious bleeding sacrifice ; 

His offered benefits embrace. 

And freely now be saved by grace« 

7 This is the time, no more delay ; 
This is the acceptable day : 
Come in this moment at his call. 
And live for him who died for ail. 

278. T. 22. 

SINNERS, obey the gospel-word, 
Haste to the supper of the Lord : 
Be wise to know your gracious day ; 
All things are ready, come away. 

2 Ready the Father is to own 
And kiss his late-returning son ; 
Ready your loving Saviour stands, 
And spreads for you his pierced 

hands. 

3 Ready the Spirit to impart 
Grace to subdue the stubborn heart, 
To shed Christ's love in you abroad, 
And witness you are born of God. 

4 Ready for you the angels wait, 
To triumph in your blest estate : 
AW heaven is ready to resound. 
The dead 's alive, the lost is found. 

5 Come, sinners, to your gracious 

Lord, 

Incline your ear ; and hear his word ; 
His offer'd grace with joy receive, 
Hear, sinners, and your souls shall 
live. 

279. T. 22. 

HO! every one that thirsts, draw 
nigh, 

'Tis God invites man's fallen race ; 
Salvation without money buy, 
Buy wine, and milk, & gospel-grace. 

2 Come to the living waters, come ; 
Sinners, obey your Maker's call ; 
Return, ye weary wanderers, home, 
God's grace in Christ is free for all. 



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OP GRACE. 



87 



3 Ye heavy-laden, sin-sick souls, 
See from the Rock a fountain rise ; 
For you in healing streams it rolls 
From Jesus, made a sacrifice. 

4 Nothing you in exchange need 

give; 

Leave all you are and have behind; 
Thankful the gift of God receive, 
Pardon and peace in Jesus find. 

5 la search of empty joys below, 
Ye toil with unavailing strife : 
Whither, ah ! whither would ye go ? 
Christ hath the words of endless life, 
t) To you he calls. My goodness 
My promises for all are free ; [prove, 

0 taste my everlasting love, 
And let your souls delight in me. 

280. T. 205. 

SIGNERS, hear the joyful news, 
God, your Maker, is your friend: 

Think not, that his wrath pursues, 
That his curses you attend ; 

As 1 live, Jehovah saith, 

1 do not desire your death; 
Rather, rather would I see 
Each poor sinner turn to me. 

2 O then turn to him and live. 
Turn to him with all your wo ; 

He is ready to forgive, 

Ready blessings to bestow : 
Outstretch'd see his arms of love, 
Haste his tender heart to prove ; 
Haste, ye sinners, you will find 
Jesus casteth none behind. 

281. T. 106. 

YE sinners, in the gospel trace 
The friend and Saviour of mankind ; 
Not one of all the apostate race, 
But may in him salvation find: 
His thoughts, his words and actions 
prove. 

His life and death— that God is love. 

2 Behold the Lamb of God, who bears 
The sins of all the world away: 

A servant's form he meekly wears. 
He dwells within a house of clay : 
His glory through a veil is seen, 
And God with God is man with men. 

3 Behold our God incarnate stands, 
And calls his wandering creatures 

home ; 



He all day long spreads out his hands ; 
Come, weary souls, to Jesus come : 
Tho' ye be e'er so much oppressed, 
Beiieve, and he will give you rest. 

4 Ah ! do not of his goodness doubt, 
His saving grace for all is free. 
He saiih, I ne'er will cast him out 
Who as a sinner comes to me ; 

1 can to none myself deny: 

Come, sinners, come ; why will you 
die? 

282. T. 151. 

SINNERS, would ye be healed? 

Then come to Jesus Christ ; 
In him is grace revealed. 

Come only undisguised ; 
Come poor a;id miserable. 

Draw nigh just as you are ; 
You'll find, that he is able 

Your losses to repair. 

2 His wounds are open fountains 
To wash you white all o'er, 

Yea, were your sins like mountains. 
Or sands on ocean's shore : 

Believe in the atonement 
By Christ's all-saving blood: 

Do not delay one moment, 

Come to the Lamb of God. 

283. T. 90. 

WHERE shall my wand'ring soul 
begin, 

Whilel to heavenly songs aspire ? 
A slave redeem'd from death and sin, 
A brand pltick'd from eternal fire ; 
How shall I due thanksgivings raise, 
And sound my great Deliverer's 
praise. 

2 O how shall I thy goodness tell, 
Saviour, which thou hast shown to 

me ? 

That I a child of wrath and hell, 
A happy child of God should be ; 
Should know, should feel my sins 

forgiven, 
And that I am an heir of heaven. 

3 Outcasts of men, to you I call, 
Harlots and publicans, believe ; 

He spreads his arms to embrace yoi 
Repenting sinners he'll receive : [all 
No need of him the righteous have 
He came the lost to seek and save. 



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4 Come, O my fellow sinners, come, i 
Groaning beneath sin's ponderous i 

weight ; j 
Ke calls you now, invites you home. | 
Come quickly, ere it be too late : j 
Though foes protest, and friends re i 

pine, 

He died for crimes like yours and 
mine. 

5 For you the healing current flow"d ^ 
From the Redeemer's wounded side : 
Languish'd for you th' eternal God. 
For you the Prince of glory died : 
Believe, your sins shall be forgiven ; 
Only believe, and yours is heaven. 



284.* 



T. 5S2. 



COME to me, sailh the Lord, 

All ye who are oppress'd. 
Weary and heavy laden souls, 

And I will give you rest. 

i2 "Whoe'er to me will come, 
And the otfer'd grace receive, 

Him I in no wise will cast out, 
He shall be mine and live. 

285.* T. 97. 

SINNERS, your Maker is your 
friend, 

He calls you, to his call attend ; 
Sure as I live, to you he saith, 
I ne'er desire the sinner's death. 



But that repenting he may turn to 
me. [thee. 
And live for ever : Lord we come to 

2S6. T. 11. 

NOW begin the heavenly theme, 
Praise ye Jesus" saving name ; 
, Ye who Jesus' kindness prove, 
'■ Triumph in redeeming love. 

i i2 Ye who see the Father's grace 
Beaming in the Saviour"s face ; 
\ As to heaven ye onward move. 
; Praise and bless redeeming love, 
j 3 Mourning souls, dry up your tears, 
! Banish all your guilty fears; 
! Jesus will your guilt remove, 
Prompted by redeeming love. 
I 4 Ye. alas, who long have been 
! Willing slaves of death and sin ; 
! Now from bliss no longer rove, 
i Stop and taste redeeming love. 

I ') Welcome all by sin oppress'd, 
i Welcome ail to Jesus Christ : 
j Nothing brought him from above, 
j Nothing but redeeming love. 

I 6 He subdued the infernal powers; 

' His tremendous foes and ours 

' From tbeir cursed empire drove, 

i Mighty in redeeming love. 
7 Sing, ye ransom'd to his praise, 
Tune your songs to grateful lays ; 
Mortals, join the hosts above, 
Join to praise redeeming love. 



XIV. REPENTANCE UNTO LIFE. 



287^. T. 132. 

LORD Jesus Christ, my sovereign 
good. 

Thou fountain of salvation. 
Behold how sin's most dreadful load 

Fills me with condemnation : 
My sins indeed are numberless ; 
O Lord, regard my deep distress, 

Relieve my guilty conscience. 
2 In pity look upon my need, 

Remove thou my oppression ; 



Since thou hast suffer'd in my stead, 

And paid for my transgression. 
Let me not yield to dark despair. 
Nor live in constant dread and fear 

Of death and condemnation. 
3 When I review my mis-spent days, 

1 feel a heavy burden ; 
Reflecting on my trespasses, 

I scarce could hope for pardon, 
But should be hopeless and forlorn. 
Uncertain where for help to turn, 

If I had not thy promise. 



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TANCE 



89 



4 But thy reviving gospel-word, 
Which leads me to salvation. 

Doth joy unspeakable afford, 

And lasting consolation : 
This tells me, thou wilt not disdain 
A broken heart, replete with pain. 

That turns to thee. O Jesus. 

5 Me, heavy-laden sinner, hear, 
To thee 1 make confession ; 

To my complaints now lend an ear, 

Regard my supplication : 
My longing is, O wash me clean 
From every spot and stain of sin. 

Like David and Manasseh. 
f> I.ord, I approach thy mercy- seat, 

And pray thee to forgive me ; 
With contrite heart I thee entreat. 

Show pity and receive me ; 
Cast all my sins and trespasses 
Into the ocean of thy grace, 

And them no more remember. 

7 Oh! for thy name's sake, let me 

prove 

Thy mercy, gracious Saviour : 
The yoke which galls me, soon re- 
Restore me to th}^ favour : [move, 
Thy love shed in my heart abroad, 
That [ may live to thee my God, 
And yield thee true obedience. 

8 Thy joyful Spirit gives me power, 
Thy stripes beal my diseases; 

Apply thy blood at my last hour 

To save me, dearest Jesus: 
Then to thy promised rest me bring. 
That vvith Ihe ransoin'd I may sing 
Thy praise above for ever. 

288 * T. 75. 

0 WHITHER shall I flee, 
Depress'd with misery ? 
Who is it that can ease me. 
And from my sins release me ? 
Man's help I vain have proved, 
Sin's load remains unmoved. 

•2, O Jesus, source of grace, 

1 seek thy loving face, 
Upon thy invitation, 
With deep humiliation ; 
O let thy Wood me cover. 
And wash my soul all over. 

3 I, thy unworthy child, 
Corrupt throughout and spoil'd. 
Beseech thee to relieve me, 
And graciously forgive me 



My sins, which have abounded, 
And my poor soul confounded. 

4 Through thy atoning blood. 
That precious healing flood. 
Purge off all sin and sadness, 
And fill my heart with gladness ; 
Lord, hear thou my confession, 
And blot out my transgression. 

5 Thou shalt my comfort be, 
Since thou hast died for me : 
I am by thee acquitted 

Of all I e'er committed ; 

My sins by thee were carried, 

And in thy tomb interred. 

6 I know my poverty ; 
But ne'ertheless for me 
Are all good gifts procured, 
Since Jesus hath endured : 
Thus strengthen'd, I may banish 
All fears; my foes must vanish. 

7 Christ, thy atoning blood, 
The sinner's highrst good, 
Js powerful to deliver, 
And free the soul for ever 
From all claim of the devil, 
And cleanse us from all evil. 

8 Lord Jesus Christ, in thee 
I trust eternally: 

1 know I shall not perish. 
But in thy kingdom flourish ; 
Since thou hast death sustained, 
Life is for me obtained. 

9 Lord, strengthen thou my heart: 
To me such grace impart. 

That nought, which may await me, 
From thee may separate me ; 
Let me with thee, my Saviour, 
United be for ever. 

289* T. 132. 

OUT of the deep I cry to thee. 
My God, with heart's contrition; 

Bow down thine ear in grace to me, 
And hear thou my petition ; 

For if in judgment thou wilt try 

Man's sin and great iniquity. 
Ah I who can stand before thee ? 

2 To gain remission of our sin, 
No work of ours availeth : 

We're helpless, guilty, and unclean, 

Unless God's grace prevaileth ; 
We're 'midst our fairest actions lost, 
And none 'fore him of aught can 
We live alone thro' mercy, [boast; 



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3 Therefore my hope is in God's i 

grace, 

And not in my own merit ; 
On him my confidence I place, 

Instructed by his Spirit : 
His precious word hath promised me 
He will my joy and comfort be ; 

Thereon is my reliance. 

4 Though sin with us doth much 

abound. 

Yet grace still more aboundeth ; 
Sufficient help in Christ is found, 

Where sin most deeply woundeth: 
He the good Shepherd is indeed. 
Who his lost sheep doth seek and 

With tender love and piiy. [lead 

290.* T. 14. 

O LORD, afford a sinner light, 

In darkness still I stray ; 
Star of the soul, appear in sight, 

And show the narrow way. 

•2 That way is holy. Christians true 

Alone may walk therein, 
Who thro' thy powerful grace subdue 

The world,' the flesh, and sin. 

3 Cold is my love, hence sin doth 

reign, 

And grief corrodes my heart ; 
With things, whose only fruit is 
I'm not inclined to part. [pain, 

4 Resolve, my stubborn heart, and 
To Jesus Christ alone : [cleave 

Would I all other objects leave, 
The work at once were done. 

5 Vile worm, shouldst thou refuse to 
Devoted unto him, [be 

Who died upon th(! cross for thee. 
And did thy soul redeem ? 

G Redeeming Lord, O be thou mine, 
My Saviour, Sun, and Shield, 

Thy blood and death have made me 
To thee myself I yield. [thine, 

7 Mould me as clay, and fashion me 
A vessel to thy praise, 

Adorn'd with righteousness by thee. 
And sanctified through grace:— 

8 So shall I walk the narrow' way. 
By thee, my Day-star led : 

An.'i love divine, thy heavenly ray, 
Shall o'er my path be shed. 



291. T. 14. 

THE Lord first empties whom he 
fills. 

Casts down whom ho would raise ; 
He quickens, when the letter kills, 
Exalting thus his praise. 

2 All fears and terrors, when he 
At once must disappear ; [smiles, 

The bruised and wounded heart he 
beal>:, 

And feeds with heavenly cheer. 

3 When he applies his healing blood 
Unto a sin-sick soul, [good, 

This balsam, powerful, precious, 
Xe'er fails to make it whole. 

4 He freely laid his majesty 
And all his glory by, 

That our wanis through his poverty 
He richly might supply. 

5 He's full of grace and truth indeed, 
Of peace, of life and light ; 

To all, that helpless sinners need, 
He gives thy soul a right. 

6 Tho' heaven's his tlirone, he came 

from thence 
To seek and save the lost ; 
Whate'er m^ight be the vast expense 
His love would b.ar the cost. 

7 On us he spent his life and blood, 
Our losses to retrieve : [good 

Mankind's redemption now holds 
For sinners who believe. 

292. T. 96. 

THE Lord descended from above, 
Our loss of Eden to retrieve ; 
O God of mercy, grace, and love, 
If all the world in thee rnay live. 
In me a quickening spirit be, 
And witness thou hast died for me. 

•2 Thou loving, all-atoning Lamb, 
By all thy pain and agony. 
Thy bloody sweat, Ihy grief and 
* shame, 

Thy cross and passion on the tree, 
Thy meritorious death, I pray, 
Take all, take till my sins away. 

3 I'll be like Magd'len at thy feet. 
And humbly bathe them with my 
tears; 



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The history of thy love repeat 
In every mourning sinner's ears ; 
That all may hear the joyful sound, 
That I, ev'n I, have mercy found. 

293. T. 14. 

IN thee, O Christ, is all my hope, 
My comfort 's all in thee ; 

Since I'm assured thy mercy's nigh, 
And that thou stand'st by me. 

2 Me, nor the saints on earth can 

help, 

Nor angels near thy throne : 
To thee I run, thy help to find, 
In thee I trust alone. 

3 I feel the load of sin so vast, 
It sinks me to the grave : 

But let thy blood wash out my sins. 
Since me thou cam'st to save. 

4 Clothed in thy righteousness di- 
O may I see thy face, [vine, 

Receive the promise from above. 
That I'm restored by grace. 

5 On me, thy helpless worm, O Lord, 
A living faith bestow ; 

That I thy mercy, truth, and love, 
.May by experience know. 

294. T. 205. 

LONG I strove my God to love, 

Long I strove his laws to keep, 
Fain would fix my thoughts above. 

Faintly hoped I was his sheep ; 
But my striving all proved vain, 
S^tili I found my heart in pain ; 
Yet ne'er all my vileness saw, 
Till declared accursed by law. 

2 When with sense of guilt opprest 
All my soul was sunk in fear, 

Pain and anguish fill'd my breast; 

Then did Jesus Christ appear; 
Not with vengeance in his eyes, 
No, but as a sacrifice 
Acceptable unto God; 
Glorious offering, precious blood ! 

3 He was offer'd on the tree, 
Jesus, the unspotted Lamb ; 

Worthy truth, great mystery ! 

By his blood salvation came, 
By his stripes my wounds are heal'd. 
By his death God's love reveal'd ; 



We, once strangers far from God, 
Are brought nigh by Jesus' blood. 

295. T. 681. 

SAVIOUR of thy chosen race, 
View me from thy heavenly throne ; 
Give the sweet relenting grace, 
Soften thou this heart of stone ; 
Stone to flesh, O God, convert, 
Cast a look, and break my heart. 

2 By thy Spirit, me reprove. 
All my inmost sins reveal; 
Sins against thy light and iove 
Let me see, and let me feel ; 
Sins, that crucified my God, 
Sins, for whicli he shed his blood. 

.3 Jesus, Seek thy wandering sheep, 

Make me restless to return ; 

Bid me look on thee and weep. 

Bitterly as Peter mourn ; 

Till I can, by grace restored. 

Say, thou know'st I love thee, Lord. 

4 Might I in thy sight appear, 
As the publican, distress'd; 
Stand, not daring to draw near, 
Smite on my unworthy breast : 
Utter the poor sinner's plea, 
God, be merciful to me. 

5 Ah, remember me for good. 
Passing thro' this mortal vale: 
Show me thy atoning blood, 
When my strength and courage fail ; 
Let me oft in spirit see 

Jesus, crucified for me. 

296. T. 682. 

AH ! whither should I go, 

Burden'd, and sick, and faint 7 
To whom should t my trouble show, 

And pour out my complaint ? 
My Saviour bids me come, 

Ah, why should I delay ? 
He calls the weary sinner home, 

And yet frorii him I stray. 

2 What is it keeps me back. 

From which I cannot part ? 
Which will not let my Saviour take 

Possession of my heart ? 
Some cursed thing unknown 

Must surely lurk within, 
Some idol, which I will not own, 

^ome secret bosom-sin. 



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LIF£. 



92 



3 Jesus, the hinderance show, 
Which I have fear'cl to see ; 

Yea, let me now consent to know 
What keeps nie back fram thee ; 
Searcher of hearts, in mine 
Thy trying power display ; 
Into its darkest corners shine, 
And take the veil away. 

4 I now believe; in thee 
Compassion reigns alone: 

According to my faith, to me 

O let it, Lord, be done ! 
In me is all the bar. 

Which thou wouldst fain remove : 
Remove it, then shall I declare. 

That thou, O God, art love. 

297. T. 582. 

0 LORD, how vile am I, 
Unholy and unclean ? 

How can I venture to draw nigh 

With such a load of sin ? 
And must I then indeed 

Sink in despair and die ? 
Fain would 1 hope that thou didst 

For such a wretch as I. [bleed 

2 That blood which thou hast spilt, 

That grace which is thine own. 
Can cleanse the vilest sinner's guilt, 

And soften hearts of stone : 
Low at thy feet I bow, 

Oh! pity and forgive; 
Here will I lie, and wait till thou 

Shalt bid me rise and live. 

298. T. 14. 

THE mist before my eyes removed, 
With wonder struck I see, 

Dear Lord, the black, the numerous 
crimes, 
By which Tve grieved thee. 

2 These were the unrelenting foes 
Which made thee groan and cry ; 

Caused thee to shed thy precious 
And bow thy head and die. [blood, 

3 Thy love hath thaw'd my frozen 

heart. 

And caused my tears to flow ; 

1 now abhor that monster, Sin, 
And find he is my foe. 

4 I trust my guilt was done away 
By my incarnate God, 



Who felt, to atone for man's offence, 
The sin-avenging rod. 

299. T. 11. 

HEAR, O Jesus, my complaints, 
Known to thee are all my wants ; 
Self-convicted, self-abhorr'd, 

1 approach thee, dearest Lord, 

2 Known to thee, whose eyes are 
I thy love and pity claim ; [flame, 
With an eye of love look down ; 
Help me, Lord, O help me soon. 

3 Break, O break this heart of stone; 
Form it for thy use alone ; 

Bid each vanity depart, 
Build thy temple in my heart. 

4 This be my support in need, 
That thou didst so freely bleed : 
All my joys and hopes arise 
From thy bleeding sacrifice. 

5 This confirms me when I'm weak. 
Comforts me when I am sick. 
Gives me courage when I faint, 
Well supplies my every want, 

6 Saviour, to my heart be near, 
Exeicise thy shepherd-care ; 
Guard my weakness by thy grace, 
Fill my soul with heavenly peace. 

300. * T. 205. 

OH, how great, how rich, how free. 
Is the grace which Christ bestows ! 
Only cast your misery 
At the foot of Jesus' cross ; 
Weeping at the throne of grace. 
Lie, and never quit the place, 
Never till your suit's obtained. 
Never till the blessing's gain'd. 

301. T. 16. 

NOTHING but thy blood, O Jesus, 

Can to us afford relief; 
Nothing else from guilt release us, 

Nothing else assuage our grief; — 

2 Nothing else can ease our burden : 
Jesus' precious blood alone 

Can produce a sense of pardon. 
And dissolve a heart of stone- 



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FAITH. 



302 * T. 66. 

BE not dismayed in lime of need, 
Thy Saviour knows ihy irksome 

situation ; 
His heart is mild, with pity fill'd, 
Can't see thy grief without commise- 
ration. 

2 To Christ draw nigh, for help ap- 
ply, [gladness; 
He will pour out on thee ihe oil of 
He feels and knows thy griefsfc woes, 
Will turn to joy and comfort all thy 
sadness. 

303. T. 151. 

O GOD of all compassion, 

Attend thy suppliant's cry, 
And grant me thy salvation, 

Or 1 must faint and die : 
A sinner, but relenting, 

O'ervvhelm'd with deepest grief. 
Fails at thy feet, repenting, 

O grant him quick relief. 

2 Blest Jesus, gracious Saviour, 

Great Lord of all above, 
Extend to me thy favour, 

The gift of pardoning love : 
While strength and spirits languish, 

And feeble hopes decay ; 
Save, save my soul from anguish, 

And wash my guilt away. 

304. T. 79. 

OUT of the deep I cried 
To thee, my God, and sighed : 
Hear thou my voice, O Lord ! 



Regard ray supplication ; 

1 wait for thy salvation. 

My hope and trust are in thy word. 

2 To thee I make confession ; 

If thou shouldst mark transgression. 

Ah, who could guiltless stand ? 
But mercy interceding, 
My Saviours ransom pleading 
For me, I'm saved by thy com- 
mand. 

305. * T. 36. 

LORD Jesus Chi-ist, if thou wert not 

my Saviour, 
Weie not thy blood still pleading in 

ray favour. 
When; should I, poorest among all 

the ne^dy, Find succour ready ? 

2 What should I do, a sinner vile 
and wretched, 

Were not thy arm.s of love to me 
outstretched ? 

But thou my refuge art. my consola- 
tion, And whole salvation. 

306. T. 36. 

WITH deeply humbled hearts, we 
make confessions, 

Lord, of our sins and manifold trans- 
gressions; 

But thou art merciful, and grace un- 
measured In thee is treasured. 

2 Before thy cross we bow with self- 
conviction, 

Bewail our sins, implore thy bene- 
diction ; 

O grant forgiveness and a confirma- 
tion Of our salvation. 



X V. 

307. 

ERE we know our lost condition, 

Ere we feel our inbred wo. 
And exclaim with deep contrition. 

To be saved, what must I do? 
Nought can yield true consolation, 

Vain is all our righteousness : 
Faith alone in Christ's oblation 

Gives the conscience rest am 
peace. 



FAITH. 

T. 167. 

2 Living faith, with clearest vision, 

Sees the Lamb upon the throne, 
And in him a full provision, 

Righteousness and peaee our own ; ^ 
Then our days are marked with * 
blessing, [glow ; 

Then our hearts with rapture 
Streams of comfort, rich, unceasing. 

From the wounds of Jesus flow. 



FAITH. 



94 



308. T. ]67. 

AS the serpent, raised by Moses, 
Heard the fiery serpent's bite, 

Jesus thus liimself discloses 
To the wounded sinner's sight : 

Hear his gracious invitation : 
I have life and peace to give ; 

1 have wrought out full salvation, 
Sinner, look to me and live. 

■2 Dearest Saviour, we adore thee, 

For thy precious life and death ; 
Melt each stubborn heart before thee, 

Give us all the e\-e of faith : 
From the law's condemning sentence 

To thy mercy we appeal; 
Thou alone canst give repentance. 

Thou alone our souls canst heal. 

309. ^ T. 121. 

THE Lamb of God was slain, 
Salvation to obtain ; 

\o sinner needs to die : 
Those only who disdain 

His grace, in ruin lie. 
Since they will not flee 
To the treasury 
Of his mercy free. 

•2 His people now confess 
With joy unto his praise: 

Though we by one man fell, 
By whose unrighteousness 

We all are sinners still : 
Yet through the Lamb slain, 
Through his toil and pain, 
We true life obtain. 

310. * T. 22. 

IN holy writ it is avow'd, 
That Christ was Israel's covenant- 
The church's everlasting head, (God, 
God of the living and the dead. 

2 All things were made bv Christ the 

Word, 

liy Christ was man to life restored; 
The prophets, strong in faith and 
bold. 

His coming in the flesh foretold. 

.3 No wonder therefore that Vi^e read, 
Abram to see his day was glad ; 
Isaiah too his glory saw. 
And spoke of him With joy and awe. 



4 'Tis sure that ty his bitter pain 
He for mankind did life obtain, 
Did for his church on earth atone, 
And for the ransom'd round the 

throne. 

5 We love the Lamb of God who 

died : 

Whoever seeketh aught beside, 
Belongs not to our company ; 
Christ is our all eternally. 

6 Our theme within the church shall 

be (agony; 
Christ's wounds, his griefs and 
Our theme, when to the world we 

call, 

His blood the ransom paid for all. 

311. T. 22. 

FAITH comes by hearing God's re- 
cord 

Concerning Jesus Christ the Lord ; 
The liappy means, which heaven 

hath bless d, 
To bring us to the gospel rest. 

2 The joyful sound is news of grace, 
Redemption of a fallen race, 
Thro' Jesus' righteousness divine. 
Which bright from faith to faith 

doth shine. 

3 The promise of immortal bliss 
We have in Christ our righteousness; 

(bought, 

By death our righteousness he 
Faith pleads that right, but buys it 
not. 

4 True faith receives the ofier'd good 
And promise seaFd with Jesus blood ; 
Faith gives no title to the bliss. 
But takes the Saviour's righteous- 
ness. 

5 In the Redeemer as my head 
The covenant is established : 
In him the promises are Yea, 
In him Amen, and not in me. 

312. T. 106. 

FROM life and grace, (this we are 
bold 

Before an erring world to assert,) 
Nothing one moment doth withhold 

A man but his unwilling heart : 
In our dear Lord there "s no delay, 
Fix'dis bis will, and plain hi& way. 



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FAITH. 



2 Should any one of serious frame, 
That long hath seem'd to seek his 

face, 

His tedious tasks and trials name, 

Preparatory steps of grace: (not, 
We say, No, Christ requires them 
And this fine web a false heart 
wrought. 

3 Should any think he's so hemm'd in 
With sin, as to be past relief, 

Alas, he knows not, that the fin 

Which binds his soul, is unbelief: 
If to the cross we lift our eye. 
Then sin and Satan soon must fly. 

4 Ready our Saviour is indeed 
His glorious work in all to do: 

To every one it must be said. 

Thou hadst been happy long ago, 
Hadst thou in faith cast all thy care 
Oil Jesus Christ who heareth prayer. 

313. T. 14. 

.MISTAKEN souls that dreani of 
heaven, 

And make their empty boast 
Of inward joys and sins forgiven, 

While they are slaves to lust. 

2 Vain are our fancies, airy flights, 
If faith be cold and dead; 

None but a living power unites 
To Christ, the living Head. 

3 'Tisfaith that changes all the heart, 
'Tis faith that works by love, 

That bids all sinful joys depart, 
And lifts the thoughts above. 

4 'Tis faith that conquers earth and 
By a celestial power ; (hell, 

This is the grace that shall prevail 
In the decisive hour. 

5 True faith obeys its author's will, 
As well as trusts his grace ; 

A pardoning God is jealous still 
For his own holiness. 

6 When from the curse he sets us 

free, 

He makes our nature clean ; 
Nor would he send his Son to be 
The minister of sin. 

7 His Spirit purifies the heart, 
And seals our peace with God ; 

True holiness nought can impart 
But Jesus' cleansing blood. 



314.^ T. 37. 

THOUGH every child of God 

Is a new creature, 
Yet do we feel the load 

Of sinful nature ; 
Which, if by faith we cleave 

To Christ our Saviour, 
Can, though it cause us grief, 

Condemn us never. 

2 He 's merciful and kind 
Past all expression ; 

If we are but inclined 

To make confession 
Of all our sinfulness. 

His great compassion 
Prompts him to grant us peace, 

And consolation. 

3 He grants us for our tears 
His oil of gladness ; 

Delivers, heals, and cheers, 

Dispels our sadness : 
Yea, though our bodies die, 

His resurrection 
Proves, they shall certainly, 

Rise to perfection. 

4 My portion is the Lord, 
1 seek his favour, 

And in his name and word 

Confide for ever : 
Nought in the world to me 

Can yield such pleasure, 
As to be found in thee, 

O Christ, my Treasure. 

5 Therefore I'll humbly cleave 
To my Creator, 

Who, that my soul might live, 

Assumed my nature ; 
Redeem'd me by his blood 

And bitter passion : 
Thanks to the Lamb of God 

For my salvation. 



315 * T. 106. 

NOW I have found the ground, 
wherein 

Sure my soul's anchor may remain: 
Ev'n Christ, who to atone for sin 
Was as a spotless victim slain, 
Whose mercy shall unshaken stay, ^ 
When heaven and earth are fle(J[ 
away. 



FAITH. 



96 



2 O Lord, thy everlasting grace 
Our scanty thought surpasseth far ; 
Thou show'st paternal tenderness 
Thy arras of love still open are, 
Thy heart o'er sinners can't but 

break 

Whether thy grace they slight or 
take. 

3 God in man's death takes no de- 

light ; 

Each soul may grace and life obtain 
In him, who left his glory bright. 
Took flesh, and died, and rose'again; 
And nov/ he knocks times number- 
less 

At our heart's door, and ofieis grace. 

4 O Love, thou bottomless abyss, 
My sins are swallow'd up in thee; 
Cover'd is my uniighteousness, 
From condemnation now I'm free ; 
Since Jesus' blood, through earth and 

skies, 

Mercy, free boundless mercy, cries. 

.5 By faith I plunge into this sea, 
Here is my hope, my joy, my rest ; 
Hither, when sin assails, I flee ; 
T look into my S^aviour's breast : 
Away, sad doubt and anxious fear, 
Mercy is all that's written there. 

G Though waves and storms go o'er 
my head. 

Though strength, and health, and 

friends be gone; 
Tho' joys be wither'd all and dead, 
Tho' every comfort be withdrawn ; 
Steadfast on this my soul relies, 
Jesus, thy mercy never dies. 

7 Fix'd on this giound may I re- 
main, 

Tho' my heart fail and flesh decay ; 
This anchor shall my soul sustain, 
When earth's foundations melt 
away : 

Mercy's full pov/er I then shall 
prove, 

Loved with an everlasting love. 



2 Hail, First and Last, thou sreat 

I AM, 

In whom we live and move ; 
Increase our little spark of faith. 
And fill our hearts with lofe. 

3 O let that faith which thou hast 

taught. 
Be treasured in our breast ; 
The evidence of unseen joy=. 
The substance of our rest. 

4 Then shall we go from strength to 

strength, 
From grace to greater grace ; 
From each degree of faith to more, 
Till we behold thv face. 



317. 



T. 22. 



316. 



T. 14. 



KAIL, Alpha and Omega, hail, 
Thou author of our faith, 

Thou finisher of all our hopes, 
The truth, the life, the path. 



BY various maxims, forms, and 
rules, 

That pass for wisdom in the schools, 

1 strove my passion to restrain ; 
But all my efforts proved in vain. 

2 But since my Saviour I have 

known , 

My rules are all reduced to one ; 
To keep my Lord by faith in view, 
This strength supplies, and motives 
too. 

3 I see him lead a suffering life, 
Patient amidst reproach and strife; 
And from his pattern courage take 
To bear and suffer for his sake. 

4 Upon the cross I see him bleed, 
And by the sight from guilt am 

freed ; 

This sight destroys the life of sin, 
And quickens heavenly life within. 

5 To look to Jesus as he rose, 
Confirms my faith, disarms my foes ; 
Satan I shame and overcome. 

By pointing to my Saviour's tomb. 

Exalted on his glorious throne, 
I see him make my cause his own ; 
Then all my anxious cares subside, 
For Jesus lives, and will provide. 

7 I see him look with pity down, 
And hold in view the conqueror's 

crown ; • before. 

If press'd with griefs and cares 
My soul revives, nor asks for more. 

8 By faith I see the hour at hand, 
When in his presence I shall stand ; 



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FAITH. 



Then it will be my endless bliss, 
To see him where and as he is, 

318 * T. 2-2. 

WHEN shall I gain the glorious 
dress, 

Prepared to clothe my nakedness ? 
I need it, Lord, without that vest 

1 cannot be a wedding-guest. 

2 When thus I cried in deep distress, 
Christ clothed me with his righteous- 
ness; (done, 

And now, thank God, the work is 

1 put my Lord and Saviour on. 

3 When Christ our life shall once 

appear, 

It will be manifest and clear, 
That his atoning blood from sin 
Hath wash'd and kept our garments 
clean. 

319* T. 11. 

LAMB of God, who thee receive, 
Who in thee desire to live. 
Cry by day and night to thee, 
As thou art, so \etus be. 

2 Fix, O fix our wavering mind, 
To thy cross us firmly hind ; 
Gladly now we would be clean ; 
Cleanse our hearts from every sin. 

3 Dust and ashes though we be, 
Full of guilt and misery ; 
Thine we are, thou Son of God, 
Take the purchase of thy blood. 

4 Sinners who in thee believe, 
Everlasting life receive : 
They with joy behold thy face, 
Triumph in thy pardoning grace. 

5 Life deriving from thy death, 
They proceed from faith to faith. 
Walk the new, the living way, 
Leading to eternal day, 

6 Blest are they who follow thee, 
While this light of life they see ; 
Filled with thy sacred love. 
They thy quick'ning power prove. 

7 Praise on earth to thee be given. 
Never-ceasing praise in heaven ; 
Boundless wisdom, power divine. 
Love unspeakable are thine. 



320. T. 14. 

HEx\L us, Immanuel, here we are. 
Waiting to feel thy touch ; 

Deep wounded souls to thee repair, 
And, Saviour, v.^e are such. 

2 Our faith is feeble, we confess, 
We faintly trust thy word ; 

But wilt thou pity us the less? 
Be that far from thee, Lord. 

3 Remember him who once applied 
With trembling for relief; 

Lord I believe, with tears he cried, 
O help mine unbelief. 

4 She too, who touch'd thee in the 
And healing virtue stole, (pref^, 

Was answer'd. Daughter, go in 
peace, 

Thy faith hath made thee whole. 

5 Conceal'd amidst the gathering 

throng, (eyes, 
She would have shunn'd thine 
And if her faith was firm and strong. 
Strong were her doubts likewise. 

6 Like her, with hopes and fears we 

come, 

To touch thee if we may : 
Oh ! send us not despairing home, 
Send none unheard away. 

321. * T. 184. 

O JESUS, 'fore whose radiation 
The seraphim must cover'd stand. 
When, in their awful ministration. 
They wait for thy supreme com- 
mand: (sighted, 
How can this body's eye, dim- 
Which by sin's gloomy misery 
And earthly shadows is benighted. 
Endure thy glorious light to see. 

2 Yet let by faith my penetration 
Reach ev'n within the sanctuary ; 
Thy mercy be my consolation, 

May this uphold and strengthen me: 
Reach unto me thy sceptre gracious 
Who low, like Esther, 'fore thee 
bow I 

Say, I will be to thee propitious, 
And loving kindness to thee show. 

3 O Jesus, show thy great compas- 

sion 

Unto the soul that pants for thee; 



FAITH. 



98 



Hear thou my humble supplication, 
My God, be merciful to me ! 
I know thou art with pity filled 
To sinners who thy mercy crave ; 
My pardon by thy blood is sealed, 
I know 'twas shed my soul to save. 

4 I recommend myself for ever 
To thee, with filial confidence ; 
I pray, O Lord, regard in favour 
My tears and humble penitence ; 
I thro' thy death am justified, 
No condemnation is in me; 

1 shall remain to thee allied, 
Since I am reconciled to thee. 

5 O let thy Spirit still attend me, 
Nor from my soul withdraw his 

light ; 

Protect and graciously defend me, 
And order all my steps aright: 
That I may without variation, 
By humbly walking in thy ways, 
Suit to thy will my conversation. 
While here I run my mortal race. 

{\ Jesus, above all else I'll love thee ; 
My heart, tho' worthless, be thine 
own : 

Could infinite compassion move thee 
To leave for me thy heavenly throne? 
Then let my heart be dedicated 
To thee : fix there thy residence, 
Till I shall be to heaven translated, 
In joy to see thy countenance. 

7 Lord, while my faith to thee as- 

cendeth, 
O may thy grace descend to me : 
Thou art my joy which never endeth, 

0 fill my heart with love to thee ! 

1 will adore and love thee longer, 
Than while my heart its throbs re- 
peats; 

The flame of love shall break forth 
stronger. 

When here my pulse no longer beats. 



322.* T. 123. 

THE language of true faith 
Is this : Lord, my Redeemer, 
Oh ! by thy blood and death, 
Be tho'u my help and shield, 
To thee myself I yield ; 



I'm thine, and thine will be 
To all eternity. 

2 Do what thou wilt with me. 
If I am but prepared, 

A vessel fit for thee, 
To live unto thy praise, 
Clothed in thy righteousness ; 
By grace thus sanctified, 
1 shall in thee abide. 

323. T. 14. 

THOU Friend of sinners hear my 
And grant me my request, (cry. 

May I in thy atonement find 
My everlasting rest. 

•2 May I no more resist thy love, 
No more thy Spirit grieve. 

But as a little child become, 
And simply thee believe. 

3 Faith is thy gift, thou slaughter'J 

Lamb, 

Gain'd by thy death for rne. 
Therefore the privilege l claim, 
A child of God to be. 

4 Impress tliis truth upon my breast, 
That thou for me hast died, 

That I in thee with confidence 
For ever may abide. 

324. T. 96. 

I TO my God am reconciled, 
With joy his pard'ning voice I hear, 
He owns me his adopted child. 
His love forbids all anxious fear; 
With confidence I now draw nigh, 
And Abba, Abba Father, cry. 

325. * T. 184. 

WHEN rising winds and rain de- 
scending, 
A near approaching storm declare, 
With trembling speed their wings 
extending, 
The birds to hollow trees repair ; 
Thus I, in faith, by sin oppressed, 

My refuge take, O Christ, to thee ; 
Thy wounds, my hiding-place most 
blessed, . 
From every evil shelter me. 



99 



XVI. THE FORGIVENESS OP SINS. 



326 * T. 97. 

JESUS, our glorious head and chief, 
Dear object of our hearts' belief, 
O let us in thy nail-prints see 
Our pardon and election free ; 
And, while we view by faith thy 

pierced side, 
Call thee our Lord and God, who for 

us died. 

2 The doctrine of Christ's blood and 

death, 

Imparting life to us through faith, 
A mystery is, which is reveal'd 
To babes, but from the wise con- 
ceal'd : 

Thereby the Saviour's flock on earth 

is known ; 
Of this the ransom'd sing before 

God's throne. 

3 While human nature doth exist, 
While Jesus reigns as Lord and 

Christ, 

So long of the whole gospel this 
From first to last the substance is : 
All to whom God his counsel doth 
reveal, (seal. 
To this as truth divine can set their 

4 Should any virtuous seem to be, 
And blameless from his infancy. 
And scarcely ever have been tried 
By avarice, by lust, or pride, 

And therefore think, I am a child of 
God; 

He's deaf and blind, and quite mis. 
takes the road. 

5 All those who through a beam of 

light 

Can see and own they are not right, 
But enter on a legal strife, 
To mend their former course of life. 
And toil and labour hard from day to 
day; 

Such also miss to happiness the way. 

6 But sinners, who with pungent 

smart 

Bewail the vileness of their heart, 
Mourning because of unbelief, 
Of sinners deem themselves the 
chief, 



Despairing of their self-made righ- 
teousness, 

May place their trust on Jesus' 
saving grace. 

7 To such he saith, Arise and live, 
I freely all thy sins forgive, 

I have redeem'd thee, thou art mine, 
Thyself in faith to me resign ; 
Obey my voice, and walk in all my 
ways, 

I'll gram to thee in heavenly realms 
a place, 

8 His holy Spirit we receive, 

And in our Saviour's word believe ; 
We trust in his atoning death, 
As the foundation of our faith, 
And in his robe of righteousness 
array'd (forted. 
Are, 'midst his chosen, richly com- 

9 The humble sinner's shame we 

feel, 

And power divine to do God's will; 
These are combined in every heart, 
That in Christ's merits hath a part ; 
No more, for want of strength, good 
motions die, (tory. 
Since Jesus gives us constant vic- 

10 We rest in Christ, and yet desire, 
Because his love our hearts doth 

fire. 

To serve his cause with all our might, 
And deem our Saviour's burden 
light ; 

Don't we succeed, we think ourselves 
to blame, (name. 
And if we do, we praise his holy 

11 Should self-complacency take 
place ; 

When we review our faithfulness, 
We're soon with inward shame 

bow'd down, 
Forget ourselves, and freely own, 
That Jesus works in us whate'er is 

good. 

And thank him for the power he hath 
bestow'd. 

12 Grace is the only wish and prayer 
Of all those, who God's children are; 
They meditate by night and day. 
How they may true obedience pay 



100 



FORGIVENESS OF SINS. 



101 



To Jesus, who 
deatb ; 

And sr-dce unmerited support:? their 
faith. 



327.* 



deem'd us by his j 10 Lord Jesus Christ, all praise to 
thee, 

That thou didst deign a man to be, 
And for each soul that thou hast 
Hast an eternal ransom paid, (made 

11 O King of glory, Christ the Lord, 
God's only Son, eternal Word, 
Let all the world thy mercy see, 
And bless those who believe in thee. 



T. 22. 



THE Saviour's blood and righteous- 
ness 

My beauty is, my glorious dress: 
Thus well array'd I need not fear, 
When in his presence I appear. 

2 The holy, spotless, Lamb of God, 
Who freely gave his life and blood, 
For all my numerous sins to alone, 
I for my Lord and Saviour own. 

3 In him I trust fur evermore, 

He hath expung'd the dreadful score 
Of all my guilt ; this done away, i 
I need not'fear tbe judgment-day. 

4 Therefore my Saviour's blood and 

death 

Are here the subs.ance of my faith ; 
And shall remain when called hence, 
My only hope and confidence, 

.5 For should I e'er so faithful prove. 
Serve my kind lord with zeal and 
love, 

And spend my life for him I serve. 
Nor e er from his commandments 
swerve ;— 

f) Vet when ir.y Saviour I shall see, 
Then shall I have this only plea ; 
Here is a sinner, who would fain 
Thro' the Lamb's ransom entrance 
gain. 

T Thus Abraham was saved by 
grace, 

Believing in Chiist's righteousness ; 
And all the ransom'd saints in light 
In this blest song of praise unite 

8 All glory, power, and might per- 
tain 

Unto the Lamb, for he was slain, 
And hath redeem'd us by his blood, 
And made us kings and priests to 
God. 

r» While here on earth I still remain, 
•'»'his doctrine firmly I'll maintain: 
And both in word and deed proclaim 
The power of Jesus' saving name. 



12 Thy incarnation, wounds, and 
death 

I will confess while I have breath. 
Till I shall see thee face to face. 
Arrayed with thy righteousness. 



328.* 



T. 590. 



GRACE, grace, O that's a welcome 

A joyful sound to all, (sound. 
Who clearly see and deeply feel 

The misery of the fall : 
Who rightly know the wretched state 

Of sinners void of grace. 
Ere Christ elects them to enjoy 

In heavenly realms a place. 

2 Grace, how exceeding great to 
Who, ready to despair, (those, 

Ashamed confess, and truly know. 

How vile and weak they are I 
Yet grace, free grace most sv.eetly 

Directly come vrho will, calls, 
Just as you are, for C hrist receives 

Poor helpless sinners still. 

3 All we, who now are his, were 
Deeply convhiced of sin ; (first 

Each felt the plague of his own heart, 

The leprosy within ; 
TheTi lif- and righteousness divine 

Thro' faith to us Vvere given ; 
Thus we a happy people are, 

With Christ joint-heirs of heaven. 

4 Now, dearest Lord, we inly pray. 
That in thy service we 

May active, true, and faithful prove, 
Deriving strength from thee ; 

O may we still in thee abide, 
For babes we are. most weak, 

Poor sinners still, who without thee 
Can nought think, act, or speak. 

5 We thirst, OLord! give us this day. 
To taste more of thy grace, 

More of that stream which from the 
rock 

Flow'd through the wilderness: 



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Tis grace alone that feeds our souls, 
Grace keeps us inly poor : 

And oh ! that nothing but thy grace 
May rule us evermore. 

329 * T. 583. 

O WHAT adepthoflove and bound- 
less grace [plays, 

The gospel-light to sinful man dis- 

When Christ himself to us doth 
manifest, 

And we in him find comfort, peace, 
and rest. 

2 When on the soul this blessed 

truth's impressed, 

That thro' Christ's death we may 
find grace and rest : 

Oh ! how doth this refresh the faint- 
ing heart. 

And bid all anxious doubts and fears 
depart. 

3 For such poor sinntrs, who of 

nought can boast, [lost, 
Who think themselves irreparably 
Who groan beneath sin's heavy gall- 
ing load. 

The Lamb of God hath shed his pre- 
cious blood. 

4 Virtue goes forth from him, he 

gives us grace 
With confidence his Father to ad- 
dress, [ Clare, 
And then we boldly may to all de- 
That we thro' faith in Christ, God's 
children are. 

330* T. 16. 

WHEN a sinner in affliction 
Mourneth on account of sin. 

Feels the Spirit's deep conviction, 
But no power of faith within :— 

2 While a flood of tears is gushing. 
Where shall I find Jesus, where ? 

While the troubled soul is wishing, 
O that he my Saviour were ;— 

3 In a moment stands before us 
Jesus with his pierced side : 

Now we find, that lie's desirous 
Us from wrath to screen and hide. 

4 Thus the soul at once obtaineth 
Pardon from the sinners' friend ; 

To true happiness attaineth. 
And to life which hath no end. 



331. * T. 14. 

WHAT joy orhonourcould we have, 

Polluted as we are. 
If not the holy Lamb of God 

Our joy and honour were. 

2 Of nothing we have ever done 
To boast could we desire, 

When he to judge us shall appear, 
Whose eyes are flames of fire. 

3 None is so holy, pure, and just. 
So perfected in love. 

That his best plea or self-defence, 
Of any weight could piove. 

4 Nor is there any other way 
Into the holy place. 

But Christ who took away our sins, 
His blood and righteousness. 

5 We know the righteousness com- 
Which he procured for all ; [plete, 

We know the kind reception given 
To the poor prodigal. 

6 We know the shepherd's love who 
The ninety-nine behind, [left 

And thro' the desert anxious went, 
The hundredth sheep to find. 

8 To him poor sinners may appeal 

With all their misery; 
The angels joy to see them come. 

Christ calleth. Come to me. 

332. * T. 14. 

HAPPY the souls who contrite are, 

Them Jesus doth invite, 
And gives to everlasting bliss 

A never failing right. 

2 Tho' comforted they still distrust 
Their own untoward heart. 

And wonder, that the Lord to them 
Such mercy could impart. 

3 To world and sin they bid adieu, 
His pardon daily prove. 

Desiring larger draughts to drink 
Of Jesus' dying love. 

4 When thus the blessings of hia 
And merits we enjoy, [blood 

Yea, from the fullness of his grace 
Take daily fresh supply;— 

5 Then we with pity look on those 
Who still in darkness are, 

Inviting them to turn to Christ, 
And in his mercy share. 



OF SINS. 103 



6 For we thro' grace are taught to 
bach sirmer that we see ;. think 

May pardon thro' Christ's precious 
Obtain, as well as we :— (blood 

7 Since Jesus' pardon, love, &c grace 
Produce an humble shame, 

And us excite with thankfulness 
His goodness to proclaim. 



333. 



T. 14. 



WITH glorious clouds encompass'd 
Whom angels dimly see, (round, 

Will the Unsearchable be found, 
AVill God appear to me ? 

2 Will he forsake his throne above. 
Himself to worms impart? 

Answer, thou Man of grief and love, 
And speak it to my heart. 

3 Ai manifested love explain 

Thy wonderful design ; (man. 
What meant the suffering Son of 
The streaming blood divine? 

4 Didst thou not in our flesh appear, 
And live and die below, 

That I might now perceive thee near 
And ray Redeemer know ? 

5 Come then, and to my soul reveal 
The heights and depths of grace. 

The wounds which all my sorrows 
That dear disfigured face. (heal, 

6 Before my eyes of faith, confess'd 
Stand forth a slaughter'd Lamb; 

Array me in salvation's vest, 
Declare to me thy name. 

7 Jehovah in thy person show, 
A Saviour crucified ; 

And then the pardoning God I know 
Andf,*el his blood applied. 

8 I view the Lamb in his own light. 
Whom angels dimly see ; 

And gaze, transported at the sight, 
To all eternity. 



334. 



T. 106. 



OH! can it be that I should gain 
An interest in the Sai'iour's^blood ? 
Died he for me, who caused hispain? 
For me to make my peace with 
God? 

Amazing love ! how can it be, 
That Jesus deign'd to die for me ? 



2 'Tis mystery all; my Maker dies ; 
Who can explore his vast design ? 
In vain the highest seraph tries 

To sound the depths of love divine; 
When this became my only plea, 
He freely pardon'd sinful me. 

3 He left his Father's throne above, 
So free, so infinite his grace; 
ImpeU'd by everlasting love, 

He bled for Adam's helpless race ; 
'Tis mercy all, immense and free, 
I know that Jesus saved me. 

4 Long my imprison'd spirit lay 
Fast bound in sin and nature's night; 
His eyes diffused a quickening ray. 

I 'woke, the dungeon flamed wiin 
light; 

My chains fell off immediately, 

I rose, went forth, my heart was free. 

5 No condemnation now I dread, 
Jesus, and all in him, is mine ; 
Alive in him my living Head, 

And clothed in righteousness divine, 
Now humbly I approach the throne, 
And claim the crown tlnro' Christ my 
own. 



335. 



T. 14. 



IN evil long I took delight, 
Unaw'd by shame or fear, 

Till a new object struck my sight. 
And stopp'd my wild career. 

2 I saw One hanging on a tree, 
In agonies and blood, 

Who fix'd his languid eyes on me, 
As near his cross I stood. 

3 ?urfi never till my latest breath 
Can I forget that'look: (death. 

It seemed to charge me with his 
Tho' not a word he spoke. 

4 My conscience felt and own'd the 
And plunged me in despair; Tguiit 

I saw my sins his blood had spilt, 
And help'd to nail him there. 

5 Alas, I knew not what I did , 
But now my tears are vain; 

Whi re shalfmy trembling soul he 
For I the Lord have slain. (hid ? 

6 A second look he gave which said, 
I freely all forgive ; 

This blood is for thy ransom paid; 
1 die that thou ma vest live. 



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FORGIVENESS OF SINS. 



7 Thus, while his death my sin dis- 
In all its blackest hue, (plays 

(Such is the mystery of grace) 
It seals my paidon too. 

8 With pleasing grief and mournful 
My spirit now is fiird, (joy, 

That 1 should such a life destroy, 
Fet live by him [ kill'd. 

336. T. 582. 

NOT all the blood of beasts, 

On Jewish altars slain, 
Could give the guilty conscience 

Or wash away the stain, (peace, 

3 Christ, the true paschal Lamb, 

Takes all our sins away ; 
A sacrifice of nobler name, 

And richer blood than they. 

3 My faith would lay the hand 
On that dear head of thine, 

While like a penitent I stand, 
And there confess my sin. 

4 Lord, I look back to see. 
The burdens thou didst bear, 

When hanging on the shameful tree, 
And know my guilt was there. 

5 Believing, we rejoice. 

Our curse he did remove ; ("voice. 
We bless the Lamb with cheerful 
And sing his bleeding love. 

337. T. 151. 

EiOW lost was my condition, 

Till Jesus made me whole: 
There is but one physician 

Can cure a sin-sick soul; 
Near unto death he found me, 

And snatch'd me from the grave ; 
To tell to all around me. 

His wondrous power to save. 
2 A dying, risen Jesus, 

Seen by the eye of faith. 
At once from danger frees us. 

And saves the soul from death : 
Come then to this physician, 

[lis help he'll freely give. 
He makes no hard condition, 

'Tis only — look and live. 

338. T. 96. 

O THOU who pardon canst impart, 
Thy pardoning grace I wish to 
feel; 



Give life unto my lifeless heart, 
And my diseases kindly heal : 
Hear. Jesus, hear my feeble moan, 
And me as thine in mercy own. 

2 Vain are all other helps beside, 
Kelief from thee alone can flow ; 

Other physicians have I tried. 
Yet only worse and worse I grow; 

Give me by faith on ihee to lean, 

And say unto me, Be thou clean. 

339. T. 151. 

MY Lord, how great the favour, 

That I, a sinner poor. 
Can, thro' thy blood's sweet savour, 

Approach thy mercy door, 
And find an open passage 

Unto the throne of grace; 
Then wait the welcome message 

That bids me go in peace. 

2 In my forlorn condition. 
Who else could give me aid 7 

Where could I meet compassion. 
But in the church's Head ? 

In mercy O receive me, 
Thou God, who hearest prayer ! 

From every evil save me, 
Dispel each needless fear. 

3 I'll never cease repeating 
My numberless complaints, 

But ever be intreating 

Thee, glorious King of saints. 
To form me in thine image, 

And fill my soul with love, 
Till I to thee my homage 

Pay with the saints abo\e. 

340. T. 22. 

THE one thing needful, that good 
part 

Which Mary chose with all her heiirt 

1 would pursue with heart and mind, 
And seek unwearied, till I find. 

2 Hidden in Christ the treasure lies. 
That goodly pearl of so great price ; 
No other way but Christ there is 
To endless happiness and bliss. 

3 But oh! I'm blind and ignorant, 
Thy holy Spirit, Lord, I want, 
To guide me in the narrow road 
That leads to happiness and GoJ. 

4 My mind enlighten with thy light, 
That I may understand aright 



SURRENDER OF THE HEART TO JESUS. 105 



The glorious gospel-mystery, 
Which shows the way to heaven and 
thee. 

.5 O Jesus Christ, my Lord and God, 
Who hast redeemed me with thy 
blood ; 

By faith unite my heart to thee, 
That we may never parted be. 

341* T. 58. 

THE more forgiveness thou dost 

deign to afford, 
The more thou art beloved, most 

gracious Lord : 
We are all great sinners before thee, 

Saviour, 

0 therefore grant to us the grace and 
favour To love thee much . 



How merciful art thou, O God of 
Jove ! 

How doth each needy soul thy com- 
forts prove ! 

Who to thee can render due com- 
pensation ? 

In heaven and earth thy mercy and 
compassion Unequall'd are. 

342. T. 14. 

THOU, Lord, must for thy sake for 

It cannot be for mine; (give, 
My power the pardon to receive. 

My fai'h is all divine : — 
2 A sinner on mere mercy cast, 

Thy mercy I embrace, 
And gladly own from first to last, 

That I am saved by grace. 



XVII. THE SURRENDER OF THE HEART TO JESUS. 



343.^ T. 582. 

UXTO the Lamb of God, 

Who to retrieve my loss 
Became a man, and died for me. 

Upon the accursed cross ; 
Unto the Prince of life. 

Who felt such racking pain, 
While he the vengeance due to me 

Did willingly sustain : — 

2 To him I v/holly give 
Myself this day anew, 

As his reward so dearly gain'd, 
His spoil and purchase due ; 

That with me he may do 
What 's pleasing in his sight, 

And from me take whate'er hira 
grieves, 
Whate'er he sees not right. 

3 How very weak I am, 
My Saviour well can see, 

And how exceeding short I fall, 

Of what I ought to be : 
Compassionate High-priest, 

To thee I must appeal ; 
My numberless infirmities 

O kindly haste to heal I 



4 In thy most precious blood, 
Which from thy open'd veins. 

To heal my soul in plenty flow'd, 
I pray wash out my stains ; 

It is thy daily care 
Thy helpless sheep to feed; 

To purify their spotted souls, 
And gently them to lead. 

5 Redeemer of my soul, 
Whene'er thereon I think. 

j How thy compassion, love, & grace, 
; From sin and hell's dark brink 
Have saved and rescued me ; 

And how thy cleansing blood, 
Applied unto my heart by faith, 
Hath brought me nigh to God :— 

6 I in the dust adore, 
Amazed at grace so free, 

Bestow"d on such a wretched worm. 

And ask. How can it be, 
That sinners base ai\d vile 

Should be so greatly loved, 
Who cost thee ^o much pain Sc grief. 

And !eu ungrateful proved? 

7 Me thy all-seeing eye 

Hath kept with watchful care ; 



106 



SURRENDER OF THE 



'Thy great compassion never fail'd, 

Thou heard'st my needy prayer; 
This makes me firmly trust 

That thou wilt guide me still, 
And guard me safb throughout the 

That leads to Zion's hill."^ (way 
8 Dear Saviour, I resign 

My worthless heart to thee ; 
And, whether cheerful or distress'd, 

Thine, thine alone I'll be. 
My only aim is this, 

(O may I it fulfil !) 
Thee to exalt with all my strength, 

And do thy holy will. 



344*. T. 22. 

O GOD of mercy, grace, and love, 
Thy yearning bowels did thee move 
To call me from death's gloomy 
Into thy own amazing light, (night 

2 I once was wholly dead in sin, 
Wholly corrupt and spoil'd within, 
The carnal mind still bore the sway, 
And hurried me a slave away. 

3 It caused thee pain, O Son of God, 
To see the purchase of thy blood 

So deeply sunk in misery; 

And 'tw^as thy aim to set me free. 

4 Thou drewest me with cords of 

love, (prove; 
Till thou at last didst conqueror 
Till sin's strong power thou hadst 

suppressed. 
And till my weary soul had rest. 

5 Now through thy wounds my soul 

hath found (ground; 
Peace, righteousness, and solid 
I've now obtained through thy grace 
Among thy ransom'd flock a place. 

5 I thee adore, my gracious King, 
And joyful hallelujahs sing; 
My eyes with grateful tears o'erflow 
For all the mercies thou dost show. 

7 Faithful to thee I now engage 
To be throughout my pilgrimage ; 
Accept my life and soul, my King, 
Pledged to thy service these I bring. 

8 Nature's reluctance over-rule, 
The worldly, carnal mind control ; 
O may I always have in view 
Not mine, but thy blest will to do. 



9 Thus by thy power I here shall be 
Prepared for eternity, (love. 
Walk witlf my God, him serve and 
Till I shall live with him above. 

345. * T. 168. 

OH ! at last I've found my Saviour, 
Who laid down his life for me ; 

He (O undeserved favour!) 
Own'd me as his property : 

Conscious of my imperfection, 

I'll rely on his direction : 

1 will nothing know beside 
Jesus and him crucified. 

2 Others may seek satisfaction 
In this poor world's vanity ; 

Meanwhile shall my heart's afiection 

On my Saviour fixed be, 
On his meritorious suffering 
And sin-expiating offering r 
To the world I bid adieu, 
Christ alone I have in view. 

3 Jesus cured my soul's infection 
By his soul's dire agony; 

From his death and resurrection 
Life and power redound to me ; 
By the virtue of his merit 
I shall heavenly joys inherit. 
And ev'n here a foretaste have 
Of that world beyond the grave. 

4 Jesus yields me delectation ; 
AVhen I'm weak he strengthens 

Sweetens all my tribulation, (rae, 

And supports me constantly : 
His atoning death and passion 
Are the cause of my salvation ; 
Therefore Christ shall ne'er depart 
From my sight and from my heart. 

5 Oh ! I'm lost in deepest wonder, 
To think he shall soon appear 

To receive me gladly yonder, 

And wipe offmy every tear: 
Then my grateful songs and praises 
Shall resound in heavenly places ; 
Here by faith to him I '11 cleave, 
Jesus will I never leave. 

346. * T. 22. 

WE pray thee, wounded Lamb of 
God, 

Cleanse us in thy atoning blood ; 
Grant us by faith to view thy cross, 
Then life or death is gain to us. 



107 

2 Take our poor hearts and let them 

be 

For over closed to all but thee ; 
Seal thou our breasts, and let us wear 
That pledge of love for ever there. 

3 What are our w^orks but sin and 

death, [breathe ; 

Till thou thy quickening Spirit 
Until we strength from thee derive, 
And in communion with thee live. 

4 Ah, Lord, enlarge our scanty 

thought, [wrought : 

To know the wonders thou hast 
Unloose our stammering tongues to 

tell 

Thy love immense, unsearchable. 

5 First-born of many brethren thou. 
To thee both earth and heaven must 

bow ; 

Help us to thee our all to give, 
Thine may we die, thine may we 
live. 

347. T. 580. 

DIDST thou, Lord Jesus, me incline. 
When I was lost and dead in sin. 

To hear thy quickening voice ? 
Have I obtained in thy blood [God, 
Redemption, and found peace with 

And do I in thy name rejoice ?— 

2 O yes, I feel I am forgiven, 
A foretaste I enjoy of heaven. 

Thy Spirit witness bears; 
By faith thy righteousness is mine, 
I'ln well assured that I am thine. 

My soul no condemnation fears. 

3 Yet 'fore thee, Jesus, I must own, 
I have not this salvation known 

By tracing legal ways ; [sin, 
Lo, 'tv/as thy power raised me from 
Thou didst the saving work begin ; 

Thine be the glory, thine the 
praise. 

4 May I be faithful to thy call, 
Surrender unto thee my all, 

Myself to thee resign ; 
When dangers threaten me around, 
Invincible may I be found. 

And never from thy will decline. 

5 Me with thy gladd'ning oil anoint ; 
The destin'd path thou dost appoint 

Gladly I then shall tread ; 



108 

Bedew me with a genial shower, 
Into my heart thy influence pour, 
And me withheavenly manna feed. 

348. * T. 106. 

0 GOD, whose love (immense in 

height. 

In depth unfathom'd) no man knows; 
Grant unto me thy saving light. 
Inly I sigh for thy repose : 
My' heart is pain'd, nor can it be 
At rest, till it find rest in thee. 

2 Thy gracious call invites me still, 
How'light thy burden is, to prove ; 
Yet I'm unsteady ; tho' my will 

Be fix'd, yet wide my passions rove ; 
Great hindrances obstruct the w^ay, 

1 aim at thee, yet from thee stray. 

3 Mere mercy 'tis, that thou hast 

brought 

My soul to seek its peace in thee ; 
Yet while I seek, but find thee not, 
At rest my wand'ring mind can't be; 
Oh! wh.';n shall all my wand rings 
end. 

And all my wishes to thee tend ! 

4 Is there a thing beneath the sun, 
That strives with thee my heart to 

share ? 

Ah ! tear it thence, and be alone 
The spring of every motion th^re : 
Then shall my heart from earth be 
free. 

When it hath found repose in thee. 

349. ^ T. 106. 

TAKE, Lord, all self from me, that [ 
No more, but Christ in me may live ; 
My vile affections crucify. 
Let not one darling lust survive : 
O may my heart to thee aspire. 
And nought on earth but thee desire. 

2 Dear Lord, thy sovereign aid im- 

part, [care ; 

To save me from low-thoughted 
O banish self-will from my heart, 
From all its latent mazes there : 
And grant that I may never move 
From the blest footsteps of thy love. 

3 Each moment draw from earth 

away [call ; 

My heart, that humbly waits thy 



HEART TO JESUS. 



108 



SURRENDE 



R OF THE 



109 



Speak to my inmost soul and say, 

1 am thy life, thy God, thy all : 
Thy love to taste, thy voice to hear, 
Thy power to prove, is all my pray'r . 

350. T. 90. 

JESUS, thy light again I view, 
Again thy loving-kindness prove, 
And all within me pants anew 
To enjoy thy all reviving love : 
Again my thoughts to thee aspire. 
Unto thy name is my desire. 

2 Bat oh ! what offering shall I give 
To thee, the Lord of earth and skies ? 
My soul and body now receive, 

A holy, living sacrifice ; 
'Tis all I have to offer thee; 
O take me as thy property. 

3 O may I never from thee stray. 
Or be again subdued by sin : 
Guide me, my life, my truth, my 

way, [clean ; 

Thy blood preserve my garments 
O let thy blood and righteousness 
My beauty be, my glorious dress. 

4 Send down thy likeness from 

above, 

Thine image. Lord, on me impress ; 
Fill me with wisdom, patience, love, 
With purity and lowliness: 
These precious gifts on me bestow. 
That I may in thy knowledge grow. 

5 O Lord, be thou my shield &, light. 
Since 1 am call'd by thy great name; 
In thee my wand'ring thoughts unite. 
Of all my works be thou the aim : 
Thy grace attend me al! my days, 
My sole employment be thy praise. 

351. * T. 376. 

GIVE me thy heart, my Son, thus 

saith the Lord, 
Give me thy heart, and listen to my 
Observe my ways, [word; 
Walk in the path of grace ; 
In following my direction 
I'll grant thee my protection. 

•2 'Tis only this which Christ of us 
desires; 

He to promote our welfare this re- 
TIow blest are they [quires ; 

Who Jesus' voice obey, 
And give their hearts for ever 
To him, our God and Saviour. 



352. * T. 376. 

O TAKE my heart and whatsoe'er is 
mine. 

Beloved Jesus, I'll be only thine ; 

To thee I'll live, 

And soul and body give : 

My words and whole behaviour 

Be ruled by thee for ever. 

2 But give thyself, my Jesus, unto me. 
And dwell within my heart continu- 
O Lord, remain [filly . 

My joy 'midst grief and pain ; 
From thee, my soul's beloved, 
May I ne'er be removed. 

353. T. 14. 

LORD, take my heart just as it is, 
Set up therein thy throne ; 

So shall I love thee above all. 
And live to thee alone. 

2 I thank thee, that in mercy thou 
Hast waken'd me from death, 

Aroused me out of sin's deep sleep, 
And call'd to walk in faith. 

3 Complete thy work and crown thy 
That I may faithful prove, [grace 

And listen to that small still voice. 
Which whispers only love ;— 

4 Which teaches me what is thy will 
And tells me what to do ; 

Which fills my heart with shame. 
Do not thy will pursue, [when t 

5 This unction may T ever feel, 
This teaching of my Lord, 

And learn obedience to thy voice, 
Thy soft reviving word. 

354. T. 74. 

0 LORD, in me fulfil 
Whatever is thy will ; 
To thee I now resign 
Myself and all that 's mine ; 
Thine, only thine I'll be, 
And live alone to thee. 

2 Each day unto my heart 
New life and grace impart ; 
For without fresh supply 

1 languish, droop and die; 
Continually I 've need 
By faith on thee to feed. 



109 



HEART TO JESUS. 



110 



355 * T. 155. 

LORD, thou madest the universe, 
I though dust, am yet thy creature, 
Spoiled by nature, 
\ et desire to cleave to thee ; 
Make thou me, 

Like the clay thine hand can fashion 

To a vessel of salvation, 

Fitted for eterniry. 

•2 Jesus, grant to me the grace 

To rely on thy direction 

And proieciion ; 

And in thee, my only guide, 

To confide ; 

Yea, the unshaken trust to cherish 
That tho' heaven & earth must per- 
Firm thy word «Sc truth abide, [ish, 

3 I resign myself to thee. 

With me do whate er thee pleases, 
Gracious Jesus ; 
May I have to Ihee always 
Free access ; 

And in faith and love proceeding, 
On celf'stial dainties feeding. 
Grow in knowledge and in grace. 

4 Banish from me what's not right, 
In thy blood O cleanse me wholly. 
Make me lowly ; 

From whate'er displeaseth thee 
Set me free ; 

And preserve my soul and senses 
From all hurtful influences ; 
Only thine I wish to be. 

356. * T. 11. 

[God, 

GRANT, most gracious Lamb of 
Who hast bought me with his blood, 
That my soul and body be 
(iuite devoted unto thee. 
•2 Jesus, hear my fervent cry, 
My whole nature sanctify ; 
Root out all that is unclean, 
Though it cause me pungent pain. 
3 Gracious Lord, I wish alone 
Thine to be, yea, quite thine own, 
And to all eternity 
To remain thy property. 

357. * T. 79. 

[heart, 

LORD, take my sinful, worthless 
As thine, thy grace to me impart, 
And deep thy seal impress f 



Take me into thy special care. 
Secure my soul from every snare, 
Thyself find always free access. 

2 Make me a bosom friend of thine, 
Upon thy breast may I recline. 

Preserved from needless fears ; 
And when this earthly house I leave, 
Into those mansions me receive, 

Where thou wilt wipe away 
tears. 

358. * T. 166. 

DESTROY, O Lord, the carnal mind, 
Consume what is not right in me ; 
Whether the world in chains me 
bind 

Or silken cords, I cannot be 
Partaker of the joys of heaven : 
For thou requirest that my heart 
Without reserve to thee be given, 
Resolved for thee with all to part. 

359. * T. 15. 

[thy iove 

SEARCHER of hearts, thou know'st 
My heart hath captivated; 

My soul is closely to thee join'd. 
Ne'er to be separated; — 

2 All thou demandest I give up, 
Lord, without hesitation ; 

But never, never will I leave 
Thee and thy congregation. 

360. T. 184. 

O MIGHT we all, Lord God our Sa- 
viour, 

Thy condescending mercy prize, 
To accept of us, (6 boundless fa- 

As of a holy sacrifice, [vour !) 
Of us, tho' sinful, poor, and needy : 

Grant that we freely unto thee 
May offer up both soul and body. 

To love and serve thee faithfully. 

361. T. 590. 

PRESENT your bodies to the Lord, 

A living sacrifice, 
A holy offering unto him, 

And pleasing in his eyes: 
This is a service which ye owe, 

And reasonably due ; 
For ye are not your own, ye know, 

But Christ hath purchased you* 



Ill 



XVIII. COMMUNION WITH CHRIST. 



362.* T. 132. 

JESUS, thou art my heari-'s delight, 
My joy and my salvation ; 

Thy presence yields me day and 
Abundant consolation ; [night 

Thee I desire to love and praise, 

Since thy great love and boundless 
Are every thing unto me. [grace 

2 Thou art the way, thy Spirit is 
As my conductor given; 

In following thee 1 cannot miss 
The path to life and heaven ; 

Thy word be my unerring guide; 

Preserve me lest I turn aside, 
Or stray from thee, my Saviour. 

3 Thou art the truth, in thee I've 

found 

AH that which is essential ; 
Vv'^ithout thee all is empiy sound, 

In thee is strength substantial : 
O Truth, set me at liberty, 
That I depend on none but thee 

By whom I can be healed. 

4 Thou art my life, thy power divine 
Shall influence every motion ; 

O may thy Spirit me incline 

To true, unfeign'd devotion : 
Thus I eternal life shall gain, 
And till my latest breath remain 
A member of thy body. 

5 Lord Jesus, thou my shepherd art 
Who diedst for my transgression ; 

When lost, 1 caused thee pungent 
smart. 

When found, joy past expression ; 
Ah, best of shepherds, ever keep 
Within thy fold, thy helpless sheep, 

Protect me from all danger. 

6 Thou art my faithful friend in 

need, 

My flesh and bone, my brother; 
Thy fiiithfulness and love exceed 

Those of the fondest mother: 
Thou art my healer when I'm sick, 
My cordial, strength'ning me when 

My refuge in all trouble, [weak, 

7 O Lord, how very short I fall, 
When on thy praise I enter; 

Thou art indeed my all in a 1, 
In thee my wishes centre . 



Whate'er I want, thou art to me ; 
O let my heart incessantly 
Be by thy love inspired ! 

363.* T. 58. 

WHAT peace divine, what perfect 

happiness 
Our Saviour's presence to our hearts 

conveys ! 

Unto us poor sinners thereby is 
given 

A blessed antepast of bliss in heaveti 
And lasting joy. 

2 Although, dear Jesus, we can't see 

thy face, [grace, 
We richly may enjoy thy love and 
Since thou hast pronounced those 

souls thrice blessed. 
Who though they do not see thee, are 

possessed Of faith in thee. 

3 Were we but all desirous day and 

night [light 
Thee to enjoy, O what supreme de- 
Would both soul and body taste in 

thy favour ! 
We then with all our hearts could 

say. Dear Saviour, 

Who is like thee ! 

4 Long-suffering, merciful, and kind 

to be, 

Forgiving daily and abundantly, 
To heal, cheer, and comfort, and 

shower thy blessing 
On us, with looks thy tender love 

expressing. Is thy delight. 

5 Gracious Redeemer, grant to us 

while here 

In thy salvation constantly to share ; 

May our souls and senses without 
cessation, 

Prompted by love and need, for con- 
solation Unto thee look. 

6 Thus in communion may we live 

with thee, [we see; 

Happy like children till thy face 
Though while here we tarry, we're 

often grieved. 
May we apply to thee and be re- 
lieved In all distress. 



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COMMUNION -WITH CHRIST. 



364* T. 228. 

; Star. 

ROW bright appf^ars the Morning 
With grace and truth beyond com- 
The royal root of Jesse ; jjare. 

0 David's son, of Jacob's line. 

My soul's Belov'd and King benign. 

Ti]0u earnest from heaven to bless 
Precious, gracious, [me: 
Ever glorious and victorious 
Is my Saviour ; 

Xought but he can please me ever. 

•2 From bim descends a beam of joy. 
When he with a complacent eye 

Beholds his needy creature; 
Iramaiiuel my sovereign good. 
Thy word, thy Spirit, tiesh and blood, 

Renew my very nature : 
Grant me richly 
Through thy merit to inherit 
Thy salvation ; 
Hear my ardent supplication. 

3 The Father from eternity 
In mercy was inclined to me. 
Through thee, his Well-beloved : 
I, as a member of thy bride, 

In thee, my Jesus, can confide; 

Thy love remains unmoved ; 

Oh. I havejoy. i 

That in heaven with thanksgiving i 

Thee, my Saviour, ! 

1 shall love and praise for ever. | 

4 Tune all your notes to songs of 

praise, 

If you can earthly music raise, 
To join celestial concerts : i 

Be Jesus your delightful theme ; 

In him and in his saving name 
Are centred all our comforts ; 

Joyful, awful 

Be the phrases of our praises, ; 
'Tis our duty. ' 
Tore the Lord of bliss and beauty. ! 

5 Before the world I make my boast, ' 
That he in whom I place my trust, 

Is Lord of light and glory ; 
At last he "11 bring me to that place, 
Where all the wonders of his grace 

Shall lie disclosed before me ; 
Amen : be then i 
Praise and blessing, never ceasing, j 
To him given, 

Here, and by the hosts of heaven. | 



365. * T. 1S5. 

THE unbounded love of my Creator 

Heart-felt gratitude doth claim ; 
WhydidChnsi appear in human na- 
ture ? 

"Twas for me he man became : 
While the whole world's Saviour 1 

confess him. 
As my own Redeemer oft I trace hinj. 

And his merits I apply 

To myself especially. 

■2 When with him. my Lord, in 
closest union. 

I can all things else forget : 
In his fellowship and blest con"imu- 

I heaven's bliss anticipate ; ^nion 
By his presence he dispels all sadness. 
Fillhig my poor soul with joy and 
gladness : 

Though I often am to blame, 

Yet his love is still the same: 

3 When my mind pursues this medi- 
tation, 

That the all-creitiug Word 
Hath by his humanity and passion 

To God's image man restored ; 
I regard my body as Christ's temple, 
'Tis my aim to follow his example. 

And "my vessel through his grace 

In due honour to possess. 

366, * T. 6S. 

BLISS beyond compare, 

Which in Christ I share ; 
He "s my only joy and treasure ; 
Tasteless is all worldly pleasure. 

When in Christ I share 

Bliss beyond compare. 

•2 Jesus is my joy. 

Therefore blest am I, 
Oh. his mercy is unbounded. 
All my hope on him is grounded , 

Jesus is my joy. 

Therefore blest am I. 

3 When the Lord appears. 
This my spirit cheers ; 

When, his love to me revealing. 
He, the Sun of grace, with healing 

In his bearns^appears. 

This my spirit cheers. 

4 Tlien all grief is drown d; 
Pure delight is found. 



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COMMUNION 



114 



Joy and peace in his salvation, 
Heavenly bliss and consolation : 
Every grief is drovvn'd, 
Where such bliss is found. 

367 * T. 4. 

LORD Jesus, my prayer 
Is, while I am here 
In union to be 

With thee and thy people insepar- 
ably:— 

'2 Concern VI for more grace 
And true happiness ; 
Tntent evermore, 

Fore thee to be contrite and lowly, 
and poor. 

3 O were my whole mind 
And spirit inclined 

To show forth thy praise, 
To serve thee with gladness, and 
walk in thy ways. 

4 If questioned by thee; 
Say, lovest thou me ? 

I o\vn I shall prove 
Deficient. O Lord, yet thou know'st 
that I love. 

5 John's portion so blest. 
To lean on thy breast, 
Be mine, till with thee. 

When time is no more, I for ever 
shall be. 

368 * T. 159. 

'TIS the most blest and needful part 

To have in Christ a share. 
And to commit our way and heart 

Unto his faithful care : 
This done our steps are safe and sure, 
Our hearts' desires are render'd pure, 
And nought can pluck us from his 
hand, 

Which leads us to the end. 

-2 Kought in this world affords true 
But Christ's atoning blood ; [rest 
This purifies the guilty breast. 

And reconciles to God: 
Hence Hows unfeigned love to him 
Who came lost sinners to redeem, 
And Christ our Saviour doth appear 
Daily to us more dear. 

3 My only joy and comfort here 
Is Jesus' death and blood ; 

I with this passport can appear 
Before the throne of God. 



Admitted to- the realms of bliss, 

1 then shall see him as he is. 
Where countless pardon'd sinners 
Adoring at his feet. [meet, 

369 * T. 14. 

THY child so minded ever keep ; 

Let me know nought beside 
Thee, who wast slain me to redeem, 

Thee, Jesus crucified. 

2 O may we. Saviour, step for step, 
Bear thee sweet company; 

Thus will, whale'er we undertake. 
An act of worship be. 

3 May we to thee, in all our wants, 
Child like still closer fly. 

Directing still, throughout our course. 
By faith to thee our eye. 

4 Although but little we can do, 
Yet 'tis" our hearts' desire. 

To do that which affords thee joy ; 
More thou dost not require. 

370. * T. 206. 

THOU slaughter'd Lamb, :[|; 
Whose love the same 
Doth still abide, 
Though oft :||: severely tried : 

1 am no longer mine rlj: but thine, 
Bought with a price; 

As sacrifice 
Accept the whole 
Of spirit, body, soul. 

2 My King benign, :|(: 
I'd fYiin be thine; 
Not any thing, 

No smallest :|(: hankering 

Cause me, while here I stay. 

My dearest Lord, from thee to stray 

No. mav each breath 

Exalt thy death. 

And sing thy praise 

For thy unbounded grace. :|(: 

371. * T. 36. 

O LET thy countenance, mos-t lov- 
ing Saviour, 

Shine on me day and night, and let 
me ever 

Have of thy presence and thy gra- 
cious dealing 

A tender feeling 



114 



WITH CHRIST. 



115 



2 That soul and body on thy merit 
feeding, 

>Iay daily be from grace to grace 

proceeding, 
With thee at peace, in tenderest 

love's communion 

And perfect union. 



372. 



T. 14. 



JESUS, my Saviour, full of grace, 
Be thou ray heart's delight. 

Remain my fav'rite theme always. 
My joy by day and night. 

■2 Hungry and thirsty after thee. 
May I be found each hour ; 

Humble in heart, and constantly 
Supported by thy power. 

3 May thy blest Spirit to my heart, 
Throughout my future race. 

True faith and constancy impart 
To live unto thy praise. 

4 The mystery of redeeming love 
Be ever dear to me; 

Till I shall once in heaven above 
For ever dwell with thee. 



373. 



T. 14. 



G DEAREST Lord, take thou my 
heart ; 

Where can sucii sweetness be, 
As I have tasted in thy love, 
As I have found in thee. 

•2 If there's a fervour in my soul, 
And fervour sure there is. 

It shall be quite at thy control, 
To sarve thee only rise. 

3 'Tisvain in earthly things for bliss 
To seek ; none can be found 

Till Jesus Christ our object is ; 
In him true joys abound. 

4 'Tis heaven on earth to taste his 

love, 

To feel his quickening grace; 
And all the bliss I seek above 
Is to behold his face. 



5 Thou say'st, dear Jesus, all thy 
Who love thy face to see,' [saints 

Shall have, while in this vale of tears 
Kind visits oft from thee. 

3 O let my soul with thee converse, 
Who art my chief delight ; 

For the whole world ca^n't ease my 
If banish'd from thy sight, [heart 

375. T. 79, 

O JESUS, everlasting God. 

Who hast for sinners shed thy blood 

Upon Mount Calvary, 
And finish'd there redemption's toil; 
Thus I became thy happy spoil : 

All praise and glory be to thee. 

2 Fain would I think upon thy pain, 
Would find therein my life and gain, 
And firmly fix my heart 
j Upon thy wounds and dying love : 
I A'or evermore from thee remove, 
I Till from this world I shall depart. 

I 3 The more through grace myself I 
J know, 

I The more inclined I am to bow 
I In faith beneath thy cross ; 
i To trust in thy atoning blood, 
i And look to thee for every good, 
Yea, count all earthly gain but 
loss. 



376. 



T. 90. 



374. 



:. 14. 



TIS heaven on earth by faith to see 
Thy face, my gracious Lord ; 

The noblest, most substantial joys, 
Thy cbeering smiles afford. 



THOU hidden source of calm re- 
pose. 

Thou all-sufficient love divine; 
My help and refuge from my foes. 

Secure I am, for thou art mine : 
Thou art my fortress, strength, and 
tower. 

My trust and portion evermore. 

2 Jesus, my All in all thou art, 
My rest in toil, my ease in pain, 

The balm to heal my broken heart, 
In storms my peace, in loss my 
gain ; 

My joy beneath the tyrant's frown, 
In shame my glory and my crown ; — 

3 In want my plentiful supply. 
In weakness my almighty power, 
In bonds my perfect liberty, 

My refuge in temptation's hour: 
My comfort 'midst all grief &; thrall, 
Mv life in death, mv All in all. 



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COMMUNION WITH CHRIST. 



377. T. 22. 

'TIS through the grace thou dost be- 
stow, 

O Lord, that I thy goodness know ; 

Grant that I in humility 

For evermore may cleave to thee. 

2 The privilege to be with Christ 
In union, can't enough be prized; 
Since I'm the purchase of his blood, 
Grant me this privilege, O God. 

378. T. 79. 

O THAT we could for ever sit 
With Mary at our Saviour's feet, 

Be this our happy choice ; 
Our only care, delight, and bliss, 
Our joy, our heaven on earth be this, 

To hear the Bridegroom's cheering 
voice. 

2 O may his love our hearts inspire, 
Nought else on earth may we desire, 

Nought else in heaven above ; 
Let earth and all its trifles go. 
Give us, O Lord, thy grace to know, 

Give us to feel thy precious love. 

379. T. 146. 

OH ! what is (^hrist to me, 

Who hath for my diseases 
Found out a remedy. 

And every grief appeases. 
My ever-faithful friend. 

My confidant most true. 
On whom I can depend 

In joy and sorrow loo. 

380. * T. 230. 

BE our comfort which ne'er faileth. 
When any trial us assaileth. 
Or when we're needlessly distress'd ; 
Jesus, show on each occasion. 
That thou our strength art and sal- 
vation. 

Our shield, our hiding place, and rest : 
O may we constantly 
Look up by faith to thee, 

Who redeem'dst us ; 
And daily prove 
That thou art love, 
Till we shall be with thee above. 



381. * T. 79. 

CAN any contemplation 
Compare with that sensation, 

0 Christ ! that we are thine ; 
That our names on the pages 
Are written, where the wages 

Are enter'd of thy love divine 

382. T. 167. 

MOMENTS of ecstatic pleasure, 

When T feel thee. Saviour, mine ; 
What is this world's joy or treasure 

To the thought that I am thine 7 
Earthly dreams of vain enjoyment 

Cannot soothe the watchful soul : 
Joy and grief, rest and employment, 

Sacred be to thee the whole. 

383. * T. 185. 

BETHANy,0 peaceful habitation ! 

Blessed mansion, loved abode, 
There my Lord had oft his resting 
station. 

Converse held in friendly mood: 
With that bliss which Mary highly 
savour'd, [favour'd ; 

1 could wish this day still to be 
But thy presence makes to me 

Every place a Bethany, 

384. * T. 244. 

THOUGH we can't see our Saviaur 

With these our mortal eyes. 
Our faith, which tastes his favour, 

The want of sight supi)lies ; 
Our hearts can feel him near. 

So that to us 'tis clear. 
His presence is as certain 

As if we saw him here. 

385. T. 586. 

WHEN Christ our Saviour lives and 

dwelleth 
In us, O what consummate bliss ! 
This from our hearts all gloom dis- 

pelleth, 

Our life of heaven a foretaste is : 
Lord Jesus, hear our supplication : 
Let all of us in every station. 

Be truly join'd to thee. 

Until eternally 

Thy face we see. 



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XIX. THE HAPPIXESS OF CHILDEEX OF GOD. 

386.* T. 114. 



That ill thy light the light I may 
espy, 

JESUS, my King, thy kind and gra- ! On grace depending as ray sole foun. 



(iat]on; 

I Confirin my faith, grant that no fault 
la me 

May intercept the light that beams 
from thee. 



cious sceptre ime ; \ 

Assuages every grief that burdens 
When I with all my heart apply to 
thee, 

Then thy peace-giving Spirit's my 

preceptor : I 
Thy comforts 'so refresh and cheer 6 Thou source of love, I rest in ihy 



my heart, 
That fear and restlessness must soon 
depart. 

2 The gifts of Clirist are so ines- j 

timable, i 
That all the world nought equal can 
alford ; 

What are the treasures which the 

worldlings hoard? 
To comfort weary souls they are not 

able, 

But Jesus can and do< s abundantly ; 
All earthlvjovs will fail, but never 
He. 

3 How highly bless'd, how happy is 

the spirit, 
■Which, weary of self working, inly 
mourns, 

And unto him for aid and succour 
turns! 

The humble every good from him j 
inherit ; 

He to the troubled soul imparteth 
ease, 



embraces, 
Thou art alone my everlastins 
])eace : 

My only treasure is thy boiindlefs 
grace ; 

'Tis heaven on earth tn live upon 

thy niercir-s ; 
And since in thee all happiness I 

find, 

T seek nought else to satisfy njy 
mind. 



387.^ 



T. 115. 



HOW great the bliss to be a sheep of 
Jesus, 

And to be guided bv his shepherd- 
! staff: 

! Earth's greatest honours are, how- 
e"er they please us. 
To this compared, but vain and 

empty chaff: 
Yea, what tliis world can never give, 



Restoring to the wounded conscience ^^^Y through the Shepherd's grace 

i each needy sheep receive. 



peace. 

4 That which the law could have 

imparted never, 
Is then produced alone by Jesus" 

grace ; 

Tliis is the source of genuine holi- 
ness : 



2 Here is a pasture, rich and never 
failing. 

Here living waters in abundance 
flow ; 

Xone can conceive the grace with 
them prevailing 



This^changes^and reforms our whole | ^vi;,o Jesus" shepherd-voice obey and 

know; 



behaviour ; 

From strength to strength, fromgr^ce i jj^ banisheth all fear and strife, 

to graee led on, 
We safe proceed, until our race is i 
run. I 
5 O mav I look to Christ Vvithout I 3 Whoe'er would spend his days in 



I And leads them gentlv on to ever- 
= ■ lasting life. 



lasting pleasure. 

Come, visit me, thou Day-ppring ; Muit come to Christ, and join 



his 



from on high, 



fiock with speed; 



117 



HAPPINESS OF 



118 



Here is a feasl prepared, rich beyond 
measure, 

The world meanwhile on emptj^ 

husks must feed : 
Those souls may share in every 

good, 

Whose Shepherd doth possess the 
treasuries of God. 



388 * T. 164. 

O DAYS of solid happiness, 

O antepast ot heaven. 
When, in the accepted time of grace, 

We know our sins forgiven : 
Cleansed in the precious flood 
Of Christ's atoning blood. 
Enjoying in our hearts by faith 
The blessings purchased by his 
death. 

2 The peace of God then fills the 

soul, 

And heals the wounded spirit; 
The broken heart is then made 

By virtue of his merit; (whole, 
Yea, his sweet looks of grace 
Convey such happiness, 
That we in his redeeming love 
Anticipate the bliss above. 

3 But why do tears, grief, & distress, 
Sometimes allay our gladness, 

And though we 've tasted pardoning 
grace, 

Still often cause us sadness 1 
Because we can't forget 
Our former wretched state, 
And that the grace on us bestowed 
Cost Jesus every drop of blood. 

4 Wher. thus we contemplate the 
It fills us with amazement : (cost, 

We take it, prostrate in the dust, 
With joy, yet deep abasement; 
For all that we possess 
Is undeserved grace, 
By torments on the cross procured. 
When he for rebels death endured. 

5 How pleasant is our lot, yea good 
And grear beyond expression ! 

For, having cleansed us by his blood, 

He bears us with compassion, 
Applies his healing power 
To us each day and hour ; 
Yea, we in him redemption have 
In death itself and in the grave. 



6 And this at last our theme shall be 

When call'd to see our Saviour, 
We join the glorious company 
Around his throne for ever; 
Then we in highest strain 
Shall praise the Lamb once slain, 
Who hath redeem'd us by his blood, 
And made us kings and priests to . 
God. 



389.* T. 218. 

HOW bless'd am I, most gracious 
Saviour, 

When filled with thy sacred love ! 
With grief oppress'd, 1 seek thy 
favour. 

And thy reviving bount}' prove ' 
The dismal clouds of night must 
vanish. 

When joys divine my heart re- 
plenish, 

While I recline upon thy breast ; 
Ah, then I find on earth my heaven: 
Such comforts to all those are given 

Who seek in thee their peace and 
rest. 

2 If my sin's burden would oppress 

me, 

Or legal thunders me affright. 
Or fear of death and hell distress 
me, 

By faith to thee I take my flight : 
In thee I always find protection 
'Gainst Satan's darts, and sin's in- 
fection, (place; 
Thou art my shield and hiding- 
Though foes should join in combina- 
tion. 

Who shall condemn ? Lord, my sal- 
vation. 

My confidence is in thy grace. 

3 If thou through thorny paths wilt 

lead me, 

I '11 simply trust in thee, O Lord ! 
The clouds at thy command must 
feed me, 

And rocks must drink to me 
afford : 

In thy kind leadings acquiescing, 
I'm sure to meet with nought bat 
blessing ; 

If I have thee, it doth suffice : 
I know that souls, to bliss created, 
Who shall to glory be translated, 

Must humble be before they rise. 



lis 



CHILDREN OF GOD. 



119 



4 Friend of my soul, 0 how con- 
tented 

Am I, when leaning upon thee ! 
By sin I am no more tormented, 
Since thou dost aid and comfort 
rae : 

0 may the heart-reviving feeling 

1 have of thy most gracious dealing, 
A foretaste yield of joys above ! 

I scorn, vain world, thy adulation. 
For Jesus is my delectation, 
And I'm an object of his love. 



390 * 



T. 582. 



6 Thy cross and saviiig name 

We freely will confess, 
Thy gospel we will spread on earth. 

And sound thy matchless praise ; 
To all mankind point out 

Thee our incarnate God, 
Who hast redeem'd us from the fall 

By thy atoning blood. 



391.* 



T. 11. 



.JFSUS thou hast reveal'd 

Thyself to me by faith. 
And "to my heart made manifest 

Thy wounds, thy blood and death: 
Thy name and cross alone 

To me can comfort yield. 
Since 1 thereby, as thy reward, 

To God am reconciled. 

•2 My soul, though deeply bow'd, 

Is cheered by thy grace ; 
Xow I no more need toil and strive 

In search of happiness ; 
But am assured that thou 

Hast all my sins forgiven, 
And by thy painful death for me 

Procured life and heaven. 

3 Thou who didst love me first. 
Teach me to trust in thee 

Unshaken, till I thee above 

shall praise eternally: 
Ev'n here thou art my song ; 

Thy grace doth richly claim 
That thy church militant on earth 

Give glory to thy name. 

4 Unfeigned thanks receive. 
For thy unbounded grace, 

From us'who in thy name believe 
And wish to walk thy ways; 

And who are bound to thee, 
Because thou us hast gain'd, 

And for us by thy precious blood 
Eternal bliss obtain"d. 

5 The merits of ihy death 
Each day to us apply. 

And srant that to the throne of 
We~boldly may draw nigh ; (grace 

Th£t we may mercy find ~ 
And help in time of need ; 

Thus shall we, by thy Spirit led, 
From grace to grace proceed. 



BLEST are they, supremely blest, 
Who, of Jesus' grace possess'd, 
I Cleave to him by living faith, 
I Till they shall resign their breath. 

2 One with Christ their head they 
Happiness beyond compare ; .; share 

, Since on him their hopes ihey build, 
; He is their reward and shield". 

3 Though all earthly joys be fied. 
If in him they trust indeed, 

He will be their constant friend, 
And protect them to the end. 

'4 If to Jesus they appeal, 
When their faith and courage fail, 
Ho assures them of his love, 
Doth their strength in weakness 

; prove. 

'. 5 They who simply to him cleave, 
' From his fulness grace receive ; 
! And throughout their mortal days 
Their empio\*ment is his praise. 

6 Jesus wipes away their tears, 
And alleviates all their cares; 
They in truth with heart and voice. 
Evermore in Christ rejoice, 



392.* 



T. 166. 



WITH grateful hearts we all declare 
That in Cbrisfs congregation 

We may substantial blessings share 
Since"he is our salvation;"' 

And he requires of us, that we. 
Deeply abased befor.^ him, 

Stir up each other heartily 
i To love and to adore him. 

' -2 The grace is great, unspeakable. 

The privilege uiibounded, 
I That we. although deserving helL 
i By sin most deeply wounded. 



120 



HAPPINESS OF THE 



Are by the virtue of Christ's death 
From sin's pollution cleared, 

And cleaving unto him by faith, 
Are one with him declared. 



393. T. 590. 

JESUS, whose hands once pierced 
with nails. 

Were stretch'd upon the wood, 
Out of who.^e wounds in plenteous 
streams 

Flow'd the atoning blood; 
How safely rests a weary child 

Who keeps ihee, Lord, in view; 
Let unbelief say what it will, 

This is for ever true. 

i The more the Lamb of God we 
view, 

The more we walk in light ; 
His gracious presence doth dispel 

Sin's dark and dismal night : 
The cheering beams which Christ the 
Sun 

Of righteousness displays. 
Enkindle many a lifeless heart, 
Aud love unfeigned raise. 

3 Is there a thing that moves and 
A heart as hard as stone, (breaks 

That warms a heart as cold as ice ; 

'Tis Jesus' blood alone ; 
This precious balm can truly cheer 

And heal the wounded soul ; 
What multitudes of broken hearts 

This stream of life makes whole. 

4 Hark, O my soul! what sing ihe 

choi rs 

Around the glorious throne? 
Hark, The Lamb slain, for evermore 

Sounds in the sweetest tone; 
The elders there cast down their 

And all in endless day (crowns, 
Sing praise to him who shed his 
blood. 

And wash'd their guilt away. 

5 This, while on earth, we will de- 
Cheerful in our degree, (clare 

That through Christ's all-atoning 
Each soul may happy be: (blood 

But thou, O Lord! make everyday 
Thy grace to us more sweet, 

Till we behold thy pierced side, 
And worship at thy feet. 



394. T. 132. 

OH, if the Lamb had not been slain, 
To save us from perdition, 

And everlasting life to gain, 
What had been our condition? 

But since poor sinners favourd are 

To have a friend so very dear, 
W^e cannot but be happy. 

2 With all our errors and mistakes 
He bears, and loves us dearly ; 

A contrite soul he ne'er forsakes, 

That acteth but sincerely: (given 
When the whole heart to him is 
We have a foretaste here of heaven. 
In fellowship with Jesus. 

3 When we have fail'd and deeply 

mourn. 

That we the Spirit grieved, 
And to our Lord for comfort turn. 

We quickly are relieved : (shame, 
Whene'er we say, with humble 
Lord Jesus, I have been to blame, 

He saith, Thou art forgiven. 

4 As pardon'd sinners we rejoice 
With Jesi'.s'conirregation ; 

Above all other things we prize 
His bitti r death and passion ; 
His wounds, his tears, and bloody 
sweat 

We bear in mind nor can forget 
His unexampled mercy. 

396. T. 115. 

O HAPPY days, days raark'd'with 

solid blessing. 
In converse spent with our best 

friend below! 
Then streams of heavenly comfort, 

rich, unceasing, (us flow ; 

From Jesus' wounds and merits to 
Thus we for his appearance Avait : 
When we shall rest with him, our 

joy will be complete. 

•2 Meanwhile our lot is fall'n in 

pleasant places, 
A goodly heritage we have indeed: 
The Lamb to follow and shovi forth 

his praises, (to tread: 

And in his footsteps with his flock 
May we, by nothing drawn aside, 
Mainta-n our part with him and 

with his chosen bride. 



CHILDREN OF GOD. 121 

3 Acc3'^ t us as we are, though poor j ■VVho look to him with faith and pa- 



and needy, [grace 
O Lord, and sanctify us by ihy 
That we, as vessels for thy use made 
ready, 

In word and deed thy sacred nsmie 

mny prtii^e, 
And care in true simp!icit\', 
As t^line espoused souls, far what be- 
longs to th. e. 

4 How precious are thy thoughts, be- 

loved Saviour, 
Tiiy thoughts of peace o'er us, the 

sum how great ! 
Already here we in thy sight find fa- 
vour, [cipate : 
In thy sweet nearness heaven anii- 
And O what bliss awaits us there, 
Where we with the rcdeem'd shall in 
g'oiy share. 

5 Bat since none these great promises 

inherit, [heart ; 

But they who hr^re are purified in 
From all defilement of the flesh and 

spirit [part ; 

Cleanse us, to us true holiness im- 
That we ourselves to thee may yield 
Till thy whole counsel be in each of 

us fulfiird. 



tience, [s'rife: 
While pilgrims in this world of 
His blond-bought grace and full sal- 
vation 

Their so;ace prove, while here be!ow ; 
And when complete tii.ir faith's pro- 
bation, 

To see his iface with joy they go. 



397. 



T. 70. 



396. 



T. 594. 



OUR lot how blessed, 
How great the happiness 
By us possessed, 
With Jesus" flock of grace 
To feed upon his death and merit, 
Aiid thus be rendei'd with him one 
sprit. 

2 He souiht and found us 
Who far from him had stray'd ; 
With love-ccrds bound us, 
And to his flock us led : 

This causes us wi:h exultation 

To joy in him and in his saivati in. 

3 The aim and purpose 
We all know well, why he 

I In mercy ch^ S2 us : 
i "Tis our high destiny i tranged, 

j That we, from world and s n'es- 
Into his image be f )nn"d and changed. 



WHAT peace divine, unutterable, 
When we wiih Christ our God con- 
verse ; I 
No angel's tongue to express is able, ! 
What feels a sinner free from cu;ss; : 
Such bli?s to enjoy in all its meaning, 
I::np;ips, our s nful hearts to knov»-, 
And, by the holy Spi it's traini;,g, 
Before the cross of Christ to bow. 

2 From him true heav; i.ly life deriv- 

ing, [each stain, 

With cleansing power from sin's 
Partakers of his grace reviving, 
Within us all is born again; 
We hunger then for food sub?taniial. 
And thirst for life's exhaustkss 

stream. 

In Christ w^e find all things essential, 
And he ii bides our biiss supreme. 

3 Thrice happy they Vvho by expe- 

rience 

Have known this chang:- fron^ deatli 
to life, 
10 



4 Though we are feeble, 
We humbly trust his grace 
Vrill us enable 
To live unto ills praise ; 
3Iay we be stil! in spirit poorer, 
Ahd make our calling and election, 
surer. 



39S. 



T. 14. 



AMAZING grace, (how sweet the 
sound !) 
That saved a wretch like me; 

1 once was lost, but now am found, 
Was blind, but now I see. 

2 'Twas grace that taught my heart 

to fear, 
xAnd grace my feais relieved; 
How precious did that grace appear 
Tlie hour I fii St believed. 

3 Through many dangers, toils, and 
1 am already come ; [snares, 



122 HAPPINESS OF CHILDREN OF GOD. 



'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus 
far, 

And grace will lead me home. 

lised good to 



E"en then,, thou knowest, my glory 

and my crown 
Thou, Jesus, shalt abide, and thou 
alone. 



400. 



T. 23. 



M\r Saviour left his throne and came 
Fiom guilt lost sinners to redeem. 
That they might have their sins for- 
given, 

And find in him their peace and 
heaven. 

2 Daily may I from thee receive 
That peace the world can never give. 
Since thou upon the cross's tree^ 
By death hast gained that peace for 

me. 

3 Lord. I am thine, O take me now. 
I in the dust before thee bow. 
Ashamed that I no sooner ran J 
To thee, the Saviour of lost man. 



401. 



T. 205. 



4 The Lord hath promised good 
His word my hope secures : [i 

He will my shield and portion be 
As long as life endures. 

5 Yes, when this flesh and heart 

shall fail. 
And mortal life shall cease, 
I slvall possess within tho veil 
A life of joy and peace. 

399.* T. 97. 

MY All in all, my faithful Friend, 
Upon whose mercy I depend ; 
Than aught in earth or heaven more 
dear ; 

y.y paschal Lamb from year to year ; 
MV shield, my rock,, my polar-star, 

my guide, 
Thou 'an my God, and ever shalt 

abide. 

?, When doubts and fears, a gloomy 
Beset my soul on every hand ; [band. 
When fails mv strength, and even 
the light 

Of reason seems immersed in night, 
Thee, the great Counsellor, I still can 
trace, ~ 

Unsearchable in wisdom, power, and 
grace. 

3 Since thou to nie didst being give, 
And badest me for thy service live, ' 
Mete thou my few remaining hours. ■ 
Thy staiTsupp^rt my failing powers; 
Inspire each thought and word, and 

let my race [face. 
Be run in righteousness before thy 

4 And should I longer journey here, 

0 grant me oft. the way to cheer. 
To view from Calvary's sacred brow i 
Fair Salem's towers," whose builder \ 

Thou; I 
That city, where thou dwellest as j 

Lamb and light : , 
Thus shall no danger mv weak soul j 

affright. ' ' j 

5 When, all my labours o'er, in faith ; 3 I now wish to be 
Upon the m^^rits of thy death, ' Devoted to thee 

1 humbly claim the free reward. • Who for me hast died; 
Purchased by thee, my gracious i Grant that I may serve thee, and i 

Lord; ' ' ^ ' thee abide. 



HAPPINESS, delightful name. 
Where may it be found. O where? 
Learning, pleasure, wealth. & fame, 
All confess. It is not here :— 
Jesus crucified to know. 
This is happiness below ; 
Him to see. adore, and love, 
This is happiness above. 



402.^ 



T. 4. 



DEAR Lord, when I trace 
The offers of grace 
Pveceived from thee,— 
Thy drawings of love from my first 
infancy : 

2 I fall at thy feet ; 
Thy mercy's so great. 

I'm lost in amaze ; 
Thy love and foibearance all though! 
far surpas.= . 



GRATITUDE FOR OUR SALVATION. 



403 * T. 83. 

O REJOICE, Christ's happy sheep ! 
For your Shepherd will for ever, 



123 

You, his flock, in safety keep : 
You are objects of his "favour : 
On]y fast unto him cleave, 
You he '11 ne'er forsake nor leave. 



XX. GRATITUDE FOR OUR SALVATIOX. 



404. ^ T. 119, 

THANKS and praise :|!: 
Jesus, unto thee are due ; 
O- accept our adoration 
For the blessings which accrue 
From thy human life and passion ; 
May our hearts and lips with one 
accord Praise thee, Lord. :!: 

■2 For thy death 

Thou art worthy, Lamb of God, 
That our lives and whole demeanour 
Praise thee, yea, each drop of blood 
Be devoted to thy honour. 
And our souls uninterruptedly 

Cleave to thee, r^: 

3 O how great :[|: 

Are the bFessings we derive 
From the fulness of our Saviour 1 
They who him by faith receive, 
And desire lo taste his favour, 
From this source may freely take 
always Grace for grace. 

4 Ah, remain, 

Ah, remain our highest good : 
lu our hearts, dear suffering Sa- 
viour, 

Shed thy dying love abroad: 
This will rule our whole behaviour; 
17s with h ve inspire, till we shall be, 
Lord, with thee. :j,: 

405. * T. 14. 

O JESUS, for thy matchless love 
Accept our warmest praise; 

Since thou didst leave thy throne 
To save a sinful race. [above, 

•2 Thanks for thy sufferings, tears, 
and cries, 

And groans in thy distress ; 
The source of never-fading joys 

And endless happiness. 



3 Thanks for thy thirst, O Prince of 

peace, 

When hanging on the tree : 
What a divine refreshment this 
To souls athirst for thee. 

4 Thanks for thy last heart-piercing 
And meritorious death : [cry 

Grant we may all on thee rely. 
And live a Jife of faith. 

406. T. 14. 

TO our Redeemer's glorious name 

Awake the sacred song : 
O may his love (immortal flame I) 

Tune every heart and tongue. 

2 His love what angel's thought can 

re ach ? 

What mortal tongue display? 
Imagination's utmost stretch 
In wonder dies away. 

3 He left his radiant throne on high, 
Left the bright realms of bliss, 

And came on earth to bleed and die ; 
Was ever love like this ? 

4 Dear Lord, while we adoring pay 
Our humble tlianks to thee. 

May every heart with rapture say. 
The Saviour died for me. 

5 O may the sweet, the blissful theme 
Fill every heart and tongue. 

Till strangers love thy charmin* 
name, 

And join the sacred song. 

407. T. 167. 

SING with -humble hearts your 
praises 

For our Saviour's boundless grace ; 
Pay due homage to Christ Jesus, 
Come with thanks before his face : 



124 



GRATITUDP^ FOR 



125 



Praise him for his death and bleed- 
All our happiness lies there ; [ing, 

Praise him for his gracious leading, 
Praise your faithful Shepherd's 
care 

•2 Praise for every scene distressing, 

Praise for all thou didst endure, 
Praise for every ^rift and blessing 

Which thy griefs for us procure ; 
In thy ransora'd congregation 

Shall thy death our theme remain 
Till thou comest with full salvation, 

Lord of glory, Lamb once s'ain. 

3 Thou to purchase our salvation 

Didst assume humanity; 
Jesus, for thy bitter passion 

May we ever thankful be ; 
Fiird with awe, andhumbly bowing, 

At thy feet we prostrate fall, 
Gratefully this truth avowing, 

That thou art our All in all. 

408 * T. 58. 

O SING, ye people raised from 

Adam's fall. 
Let hallelujahs now ascend from all 1 
Praise ye God rejoicing : for our sal- 
vation 

This child is born; this blest divine 
donation Is God with us. 

•2 Praise be to Christ; for us he vic- 
tory gain'd. 

In judgment he our cause by right 
obtain'd, 

We are his through mercy; to him 

our Saviour 
We '11 humbly cleave, till we shall 

have the favour 

To see his face. 

3 While saints in glory praise their 

heaventy King, 

Let his church militant thanksgiv- 
ings bring : 

Since 'tis solely owing to Jesus' pas- 
sion, 

That no believer needs a separation 
From God to fear. 

4 Thy saving name be hallowed 

evermore, 
Lord Jesus, let thy kingdom come 
with power; [glory, 
Might all nations render to thee the 
Since not one sinner is despised be- 
fore thee, Saviour of all. 



409.. T. 185. 

DSAREST Jesus, in this world a 
stranger. 

How delightful 'tis to me 
To behold the?, lying in a manger 

In the deepest poverty : 
How do I rejoice to see my Maker. 
Of my human nature a partaker, 

Urged by love, forsake his throne. 

For my sins by death to atone. 

2 He's my God, my flesh and bone. 

my brother. 
Born to suffer death for me ; 
He 's my Saviour, I know of none 
He my All in all shall be : [o her, 

1 confess with joy and exultation, 
From his birth, his life, and bitter 

passion 
All my hopes and joys arise ; 
Him above all else I prize. 

3 O what comfort flows as from a 

founiain, 
When I, by his Spirit led [tain, 
To Gethsemar.e and Calvary's moun- 

See my Saviour in my stead 
Sufiering, bleeding, on the cross ex- 
piring, [quiring; 
Life and peace and rest for me ac- 
Then his merits are applied 
To my heart: for me he died. 

410. T. 71. 

DIDST thou forsake thy throne, 
My nature to put on, 

My God and Saviour ; 
For thy unbounded love 
O may I grateful prove. 

Both now and ever ! 

2 Lord Jesus, v/ho for me 
By thy humanity 

Hast gain'd salvation ; 
Take in return the whole 
Of spirit, body, soul. 

As an oblation. 

411. ^ T. 244. 

REDEEMED congregation, 

Extol with one accord 
The God of our salvation, 

Sing praises to the Lord : 
For us he man became, 

And still abides the same ; 
To make us all one spirit 

With him, is his blest aim. 



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OUR SALVATION. 



120 



412 * T. 690. 

WHAT strikes, O wounded Lamb of 

My soul so sensibly ? (God, 
Tis 'when I view the fervent love, 

That urged thee to die; 
And feel that from thy precious 

So freely shed for me, (blood, 
Flows all my happiness in time 

And in eternity. 

2 This grace, as long as life shall 
1 humbly will proclaim; (last, 

I, who a sinner void of good, 

Who dust and ashes am : 
'Tis deeply rooted in my heart, 

Erased it ne'er shall be, 
Tliat by thy meritorious death 

Thou hast redeemed me. 

3 Thy mercy may I ne'er forget, 
While here below I stay ; 

I'm lost in wonder and amaze. 

When I thy goodness weigh, 
That I, poor sinner am become 

A child of thine through grace, 
And, being thine, a joyful heir 

Of ceaseless happiness. 

4 With contrite tears I thee adore, 
And thank for mercy free ; 

ril in my walk show forth thy praise 
Ev'n in my small degree: — 

If thou support me with thy aid, 
As my most gracious Lord, 

The imperfect service which I yield 
Will joy to thee afford. 

5 Whenever my frail nature swerves 
Beyond the proper bounds, 

Thou know'st, O Lord, what pain it 
gives, 

How grievously it wounds; 
With eager haste I therefore flee, 

And safely wish to hide 
Within thy wounds, O God my rock, 

And in those clefts abide. 

6 O thou who to redeem my soul 
Didst on the cross expire. 

Grant I may love thee in return: 

Be this my fix'd desire, 
Henceforth no more to cherish self, 

But to thy praise to live 
Who lovedst me, and out of love 

Thyself for me didst give. 

7 Thy sufferings then, and bitter 

death, 

My heart shall e'er retain ; 



And earnestly I'll shun, thro' grace. 
All that which gives thee pain ; 

For nothing now, which this vain 
Can offer or devise, Cworld 

Can yield me any farther joy, 
Nought but my ransom price. 

8 For ever then remain engraved 

Deep in my heart's recess; 
Thee whom 1 wish to love in truth, 

O may my mouth confess : (fold 
Grant that each sheep within ihj 

Thy mark impressed may bear, 
L'ntil thou at the judgment day 

In glory shalt appear. 



1 4iy.* T. 151. 

1 BEHOLD, my souL thy Saviour 
I Pours out his life and blood, 
i Thee to restore to favour, 
: And reconcile to God ; 
j His death thy guilt erases, 
I His stripes give thee relief ; 
Rise then, and sing his praises 
Who turns to joy thy grief. 

2 How is my soul delighted, 
Tho' shame o'erspread my face, 

When I, by faith excited, 
The Lamb of God can trace 
I In all his bitter passion, 
Till dying on the tree ; 
He bore my condemnation, 
And gained life for me. 

3 I see him in the garden 
Shed floods of bitter tears, 

Sinking beneath the burden ; 

I hea^r his anxious prayers: 
I see him pine and languish, 

As on the giound he lay, 
Till through his pores in anguish 
The blood-sweat forced its way. 

4 I fully am assured 
My Saviour loveth me, 

By all he hath endured 

'in his great agony; 
His back plough'd o'er w^ith farrows. 

His side pierced with a spear, 
And unexampled sorrows, 
His boundless love declare. 

5 My fav'rite theme is Jesus, 
Afl else I count but loss; 

His love all thought surpasses, 
Ah, view him on the cross ; 



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GRATITUDE FOR 



127 



Thence hope and consolation 

I freely can derive ; 
Were he not my salvation, 

I could not bear to live. 

6 Near Jesus' cross I tarry, 
On him I fix mine eyes, 

Behold him spent and weary, 

A bleeding sacrifice ; 
In heaven of his glory 

I shall obtain a sight, 
But here his suflfering beauty 

Remains my chief delight. 

7 What undeserved favour 
Hath Jesus to me shown ; 

Might I recline for ever 
Upon his breast like John : 

'Tis my heart's inclination, 
Like Mary oft to sit, 

Until my consummation, 
Lord, at thy pierced feet. 

8 In my foilorn condition 
Thou, Lord, didst me receive; 

Thou savedst from perdition 
My soul, and bad'st me live : 

With inward spirit's ardour 
I thank thee for thy grace ; 

Thyself this heavenly fervour 
Of love to thee increase. 

414.^ T. 146. 

LORD JESUS, who for me 

Hast endless bliss obtained, 
And as thy property 

My soul by blood regained ; 
Accept a weeping eye, 

A warm and grateful heart ; 
Though a thank-offering poor, 

Yet take it in good part. 

2 Jesus, thy dying love, 

And thy blood bought salvation. 
By day and night shall prove 

My fav'rite meditation : 
When I commune with thee, 

As though before mine eyes 
I saw thee bodily; 

My faith this vivifies. 

3 I look to Golgotha, 

F<»r me I view thee languish, 
And melt like wax away 

Before thy pain and anguish; 
By faith I see God's wrath 

In what on thee did fall, 
The fountain too and bath 

For my offences all. 



4 Most gracious God and Lord, 
Mankind's almighty Saviour, 

Worthy to be adored 

By all, both now and ever; 
Those souls are bless'd indeed 

Who thee embrace by faith, 
As thou for us wast laid 

Low in the dust of death. 

5 In thee I trust by faith, 
Jesus, my God and Saviour; 

On thy atoning death 

My soul shall feed for ever : 
Thy sufferings shall remain 

Deep on my heart impress'd, 
Thou Son of God and man, 

Till I with thee shall rest. 



415 * T. 149. 

WHEN I Christ in spirit trace 

As ihe world's Creator, 
And regard the sinfulness 

Of my fallen nature ; 

1 revere— him with fear: 
But his expiration 
Yields me consolation. 

2 Heart reviving is the view 
Of our lovely Saviour ; 

Him, our highest good, to knovv^, 

Be our whole endeavour ; 
We 're unclean— full of sin, 
But the stripes of Jesus 
Heal all our diseases. 

3 Lamb of God, all praise to thee ; 
Thou hast victory gained, 

And upon the cross for me 
Endless bliss obtained : 
Thou art mine— I am thine : 
May my whole demeanour 
To thy name give honour. 

416 * T. 146. 

WE sinners void of good, 

Defiled by sin and stained. 
Yet bought with Jesus' blood, 

Who our salvation gained, 
As helpless, vile, and poor, 

Appear before his face. 
And humbly him adore 

For our blest lot of grace. 

2 When we thy mercy weigh, 
How nails and scourges tore thee, 



127 



OUR SAL 



VATION. 



128 



Our debt immense to pay ; 

We melt in tears before thee : 
Thy pain, thy stripes, and wounds, 

Thy death, thou slaiighter'd Lamb, 
Whence all our bliss redounds, 

Our grateful praises claim. 

3 Eternal thanks be thine. 
Author of our salvation : 

Thou didst our hearts incline 

To accept thy invitation ; 
We are thy property, 

O may we thine abide ; 
This is our only plea, 

That thou for us hast died. 

4 Might with an iron pen 
This truth divine be graven : 

For sinners Christ was slain. 
To purchase life and heaven; 

Unwearied we prolong. 
And joyfully repeat 

The blessed gospel song; 
'Tis ever new and sweet. 

5 Lord, teach us how to prize 
Our great predestination. 

And thankful to rejoice 
With thy dear congregation, 

Redeemed with thy blood ; 
Grant us a c!iild-like faith 

Among thy flock, O God, 
Until our latest breath. 

417 * T. 97. 

THANKS to the Man of sorrows be, 
To Jesus Christ, who set us free 
From sin & death, when on the cross, 
He suffered to retrieve our loss; 
Had he not shed his blood our debt 
to pay, 

We still had been the devil's wretch- 
ed prey. 

'2 O had not Jesus' blood been shed, 
Life would a burden be indeed; 
No comfort could we ever find. 
No ray of hope to cheer our mind : 
But now on earth we may enjoy his 
grace, 

And humbly hope in heaven to see 
his face. 

3 Rise, brethi'en, we to all the earth 
Our Lord's atonement will set forth, 
AVill love our Master unto death, 
And humbly cleave to him by faith : 



Lord Jesus, be thou praised eter- 
nally; 

If there no Jesus were, what should 
we be ? 

418.^ T. 15. 

TaY blood, thy blood, the deed hath 
wrought, 

That won me for thee. Saviour ; 
Else had [ never on thee thought, 

Nor come to thee for ever. 

2 Though I'm a sinful creature still, 
I have a full exemption (queU 

From serving sin, since thou didst 
Its power by thy redemption. 

3 I feel how much in debt I am. 
This makes me oft ashamed; 

Yet as thy purchase, slaughter d 
Lamb, 

I am through grace esteemed. 

4 O let me thee behold in faith. 
As thou for me wast wounded ; 

And trust in thy atoning death. 
Whereon my bliss is grounded. 

5 Thy mercy ne'er from me remove ; 
But under thy direction 

Let me experience, while Hive 
On earth, thy kind protection. 

6 May this each day be my employ, 
The fruits of thy blest passion 

Still more completely to enjoy, 
And taste thy great salvation : — 

7 Till I shall once behold thy face 
In endless bliss and glory. 

And for the wonders of thy grace 
With humble thanks adore thee. 



419*. T. 228. 

O LAMB once slain, my Lord and 
God, (blood. 
Thy bitter sufferings, death, and 

Remain my heart's confession : 
Thee, the great Author of my frame, 
Thankful I call the slaughter'^ Lamb. 

Thy love is past expression : 
For joy weep I 

O'er thy bloody, wounded body; 
For thy passion 

Elath procured for me salvation. 



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GRATITUDE FOR 



Si Thy blood was shed for me I know, 
For my redemption did it flow; 

O sweetest consolation ! 
Now nothing in the world beside 
Can mako me truly satisfied, 

But thy blood- bought salvation : 
There is true bliss, 
Virtue, healing all that's ailing, 
Strength, supplying 
Life, although my flesh be dying. 

3 O happy hour ! by faith I see 
My suffering, dying Lord for me 

Upon the cross outstretched ; 
If f.om my view this should depart. 
Nought could relieve my troubled 
heart, 

Yea, I should be most wretched ; 
But he knows me 
To be feeble, and not able 
For a moment 

To live without his atonement. 

4 A sinner I, and full of blame ; 
But ^aviour is his precious name; 

He nothing will deny me ; 
His blood was shed for me I know, 
Thence blessings in abundance flow; 

Nought else can satisfy me : 
My God, thy blood 
Still can wash me and refresh me : 
It is cleansing, 

Pardon, life, and grace dispensing. 

(God, 

5 Therefore I'll view the Lamb of 
His body cover'd o'er with blood, 

His soul with grief oppress'd ; 
This sight removes all doubt & fear, 
It gives me boldness to draw near. 

By whatsoe'er distressed : 
Here I And joy. 

Heavenly pleasure beyond measure ; 

Near my Saviour 

I would fain abide for ever. 



420. T. 141. 

LAMB of God beloved. 

Once for sinners slain, 
Thankful we remember 

What thou didst sustain; 
Nothing thee incited 

But unbounded grace, 
To bear condemnation 

In the sinner's place. 

2 I with sacred sorrow 
View Mount Calvary ; 



But my soul rejoiceth 
O'er thy death for me : 

Since ihou by thy passion 
Didst for me atone. 

Take me as an offering, 
Thine I '11 be alone. 

3 In thy Vk'ounds, O Jesus, 
t have found true peace ; 

Thou in ;ill distresses 

Art my hiding-place : 
Unto thee I '11 ever 

Look with humble faith, 
And rejoice and glory 

In thy wounds and death. 

4 T unworthy sinner 
Lie before thy throne ; 

Though 1 scarce am able 

To express, I own, 
All my wants, dear Saviour, 

Yet thou know'st them well; 
Now in me the counsel 

Of thy love fulfil. 



421. T. 341. 

'TIS done, my God hath died, 

My love is crucified! 
Break, this stony heart of mine ; 

Pour, my eyes, a ceaseless flood ; 
Feel, my soul, the pangs divine ; 

("atch, my heart, the issuing blood. 

2 To love thee, Lord,— ah, this 
Even here is heavenly bliss ; 

With thy love my heart inspire. 
There by faith for ever dwell ; 

This 1 always will desire. 
Nothing but thy love to feel. 

3 He bore the curse of all, 
A spotless criminal : 

Burden'd with our crimes and guilt, 
Blacken'd with imputed sin, 

Man to save hi> blood he spilt; 
Died, to make the sinner clean. 

4 Join earth and heaven to bless 
The Lord our righteousness; 

Sinned we All and died in One, 
Just in One we all are made: 

Christ the law fulfiU'd alone. 
Died for all, for all obsy'd. 

5 In him complete I shine. 
His death, his life is mine; 

Fully am I justified; 
Free from sin, and more than free, 



OUR SALVATION. 



130 



Guiltless, since for me he died, 
Righ:eous, since he rose for me. 

6 Jesus, to thee I bow, 
Approach thee humbly now : 

O the depths of love divine ! 
Who thy wisdom's stores can tell? 

Knowledge infinite is thine, 
All thy ways unsearchable. 



422. T. 206. 

FULL to my view, 

In bloody hue, 

The Lamb of God 

Stretch'd out upon the wood, 

With wounds, and siripes, & scars :| : 

— appears, 
The nails and spear— his body tear 
And open wide :|(: 
The fountain in his side, li;': 

2 By his blood shed, .-ii': 
The Lamb hath paid 
My ransom price. 
Offered a sacrifice 
Well-pleasing unto God; 
His blood 

For me avails— and never fails, 
To give me peace :||: 
And solid happiness. 

3 His cries and prayers, 
His bittor tears. 

His bloody sweat, 

And all:ji: his torments great, 

His stri[)es and every wound :;: 

Abound 

With life and grace, 
Yea. lasting bliss : 
From Golgotha :||': 
My soul would never stray. 

42.3. T. 205. 

LAMB cf God, thy precious blood, 
Healing wounds'and bitter death, 
Be our trust, our only boast, 

Blessed object of our faith : 
Thy once marred countenance 
Comf )rt to our hearts dispense ; 
By thy anguish, stripes, and pain. 
May we life and strength obtain. 

2 We adore thee evermore, 
Jesus, for thy boundless grace ; 

For thy cross, whereby for us 
Thou hast gain'd true happiness; 



For thy death, which s:ts us free 
From sin's cruel slavery; 
For thy all-atoning blood. 
Which ha:h brought us nigh to God. 

3 What can we now give to thee, 
For thy unexampled love? 

We're unclean and full of sin. 

Till thou dost our guilt remove : 
All that 's good in us, we own 
Ts not ours, but thine alune ; 
Unto us belongeth shame, 
But all glory to thy name. 

4 Through thy grace, may we always 
Put our trust in thee by faith, 

And rely eternally 

On thy meritorious death: 
Fill our hearts with constant peace, 
Till in thee we end our race, 
And shall thee for evermore 
'Midst the ransom'd hosts adore. 



424. T. 159. 

I 'M overcome with humble shame, 

And blushes fill my face. 
When I behold the suffering Lamb, 

And when my faith can trace. 
How Jesus paid my ransom price, 
And gave himself a sacrifice: 
My gracious Saviour, near to thee 

1 ever wish to be. 

2 'Tis then with happy John I view 
His body mark'd with scars; 

Like Mary I his feet bedew 

With floods of dinner-tears ; 
I 'm struck with this most charming 
sight, 

The Lamb of God is my delight, 
The glory of the Trinity 
In him by faith I see. 

3 Free from the noisy, busy crowd. 
Here would I ever stay. 

And live in union with my God, 

With Jesus night and day; 
Extolling his unbounded love, 
Till to his presence I remove, 
And there in higher notes of praise 
My hallelujahs raise. 

425. T. 166. 

WHAT praise unto the Lamb is 
due ! [spire, 
How should this theme our souls in- 



131 



GRATITUDE FOR 



When we his boundless love review, 
And see him in his blood expire ! 
Who can describe how much he 

loved, [zeal, 
Or paint that strong and fervent 
With which his tender heart was 

moved, 

When he sustain'd the pangs of hell. 

2 Beside him we will nothing know, 
All things account for him but loss : 
Our hearts with love to him shall 
We '11 glory only in his cross : [glow, 
He is the hungry sinner's food, 

His goodness we desire to taste ; 
When we enjoy his flesh and blood, 
It proves to us a heavenly feast. 

3 Thy wounds present to our faith's 

eye; [breast: 
Their influence shed within our 
Lord, let no stranger with thee vie, 
Let sin be wholly dispossess'd ; 
Free from the law's condemning 

power. 

By grace alone we wish to live; 
Grace must support us every hour. 
Faith can alone the victory give. 

426. T. 16. 

SWEET the moments, rich in bless- 
ing, 

Which before the cross T spend ; 
Life and health and peace possessing 
From the sinner's dying friend. 

2 Here I'll sit for ever viewing 
Mercy's streams in streams of blood. 
Precious drops, my soul bedewing, 
Plead and claim my peace with God. 

3 Truly blessed is this station. 
Low before his cross to lie; 
While I see divine compassion 
Beaming from his languid eye. 

4 Here it is I find my heaven. 
While upon the cross I gaze ; 
Love I much ? I 've more forgiven, 
I 'm a miracle of grace. 

.5 Love and grief my heart dividing, 
With my tears his feet I '11 bathe ; 
Constant still in faith abiding. 
Life deriving from his deathi. 
6 May I still enjoy this feeling. 
In all need to Jesus go : [healing, 
Prove his wounds each day more 
And himself more fully know. 



427. ^ T. 147. 

IMPRESS'D with filial fear, 
A breeze divine perceiving, 
Its influence receiving, 

With awe we thee revere : 
Our eyes wiih tears o'erflowing, 
Our souls devoutly glowing, 

One thought absorbs us now : 

Thou, Jesus, only thou. 

2 Who can thy kindness prove. 
Or know thy great salvation, 
And not with exultation 

Confess that God is love ? 
Thou Messenger anointed. 
The Lamb by God appointed, 

By all in earth and heaven 

To thee be praises given. 

428. * T. 126. 

TO earth no longer cleaving, 

I look to Jesus' cross ; 
All this world's trifles leaving. 

For him count all things loss. 
Who underwent such racking pain, 

Distress of soul, and anguish, 
Vile sinners to regain. 

2 I'm lost in deepest wonder, 
When I am led to trace 

His dying love, and ponder 

On his amazing grace ; 
How he, by giving up his breath, 

Procured life and salvation 
For rebels doom'd to death. 

3 Grace through the blood of Jesus, 
The contrite soul's delight! 

Nought else on earth could please us. 
Should we of this lose sight, 

And could we not, thro' mercy free, 
Our worthless names engraven 

In Jesus' nail-prints see. 

4 Oh ! were his death impressed 
On us indelibly. 

Our lot would be most blessed ; 

How can we happier be. 
Than when his rod and staff'impart 

True joy and consolation 
Unto the needy heart ? 

429. * T. 126. 

O WHAT complete salvation 
In Jesus I possess ! 



OUR SALVATION. 



132 



In his atoning passion 

I find true happiness ; 
I 'm now content on earth to live, 

Since to my unseen Saviour 
Through grace by faith 1 cleave. 

2 Nought but my Saviours passion 
Can purify the heart, 

And bid the infataation 

Of world and sin depart : 
The very thought is then abhorr'd, 

That I those things should cherish 
Which crucified our Lord. 

3 O Lamb of God tormented, 
Thy pain and anguish sore 

Have me to thee cemented, 
And bound for evermore ; 

Whoe'er relies on thee alone, 
Will safely be conducted, 

Until his race is run. 

4 I trust in Jesus' merit, 

My life flows from his death; 
And doth his holy Spirit 

Before the eye of faith 
My crucified Redeemer paint, 

I am through grace establish'd 
Firm in his covenant. 



430* T. 185. 

IF to me experience had not proved 
What surpasseth human thought, 
That my Saviour, by compassian 
moved, 

With his blood my pardon bought, 

1 had spent my days in anxious 

grieving; [iug, 
But, to him be praise, I now believ- 
In my Lord, by faith receive 
Comforts, which the world can t 

give. 

2 O what blessings are from Jesus' 

passion 
And atoning death derived ! 
I refuse all other consolation. 
If of these I am deprived ; 
But no sooner doth his blood bedew 
me, 

And impart its healing virtue to me, 
Than my soul, though sunk in grief, 
Is restored, and finds relief. 

3 When my Jesus from the cross 

complacent 
Casts on me a look of love, 



Grateful tears flow down my cheeks 
incessant. 
All my soft afiections move : 
Could I, with a mind of earth di- 
vested, [lested, 
By all worldly cares quite unrao- 
Be engaged with him alone. 
Then were heaven on earth begun. 

431. * T. 10. 

BY faith to Jesus cleaving. 
In him, my Lord, believing, 
Like Thomas I can trace him. 
And from the heart confess him. 

2 With grateful heart's sensation 
I own, that when his passion, 
His cross and death are named. 
My soul is then inflamed. 

3 From death to life he raised 
My soul— his name be praised; 
Now I 'm regenerated. 

And all is new-created. 

4 The eye of faith he giveth. 
Which sight of him receiveth ; 
An ear, to hear with pleasure 
His word, that sacred treasure. 

5 He graciously conducts me, 
The Holy Ghost insiructs me 
To understand more fully 

His mind, and know him truly. 

6 From Jesus' blood and merit 
I gain new life an.l spirit. 
Forgiveness, grace, salvation. 
Strength, joy, and consolation. 

7 My spirit him embraces, 
He all my wants redresses, 
1 in his love's fruition 
Am happy without vision. 

8 Am I, of him possessed, 
Already here so blessed. 
What joys shall I be tasting. 
When in his presence resting. 

432. * T. 205. 

ALL the bliss which we possess, 

Is derived from Jesus' cross ; 
He to God hath by his blood 
Reconciled and saved us : 
Now his righteousness is found 
Our salvation's only ground ; 
Hence all our felicity 
Springs, here and eternally. 



133 



GRATITUDE FOR 



OUR Sx^LVATION. 



2 Amen, yea, hallelujah; 

Lord, our comfort, joy, and peace, 
By thy cross thou gain'dst for us 

Everlasting happiness: 
Since the effects we richly prove 
Of this wondrous act of love. 
With what gratitude should we 
Raise our hearts and eyes to thee. 

433. T. 14. 

Lamb, 

HOW can 1 view the slaughter'd 

And all his sufferings trace, 
And not sink down with humble 
shame. 

And give him thanks and piaise. 

2 This, Lord, I do with many tears. 
And own, with wonder fill'd. 

Thy stripes and shame, thy griefs 
and prayers, 
Made me thy pardon'd child. 

3 Still be thy wounds to me more 
More precious every day : [dear, 

Till I at thy pierced feet appear, 
Dress'd in thy bright array. 

434. * T. 14. 

THE impression of what Christ my 
friend 

Hath done for worthless me. 
When he his li fe and blood did spend, 

Attend me constantly. 
2 O may I humbly onward move. 

While dying here I stay, 
And Jesus, whom unseen Hove, 

Prepare me for his day. 

435. * T. 68. 

BE thy wounds and cross 

Ever new to us ; 
From thy suffering scenes and merit 
Nothing e'er divert our spirit ; 

With thy blood bedew 

All we think or do. 



436.* T. 79. 

TIME'S undefined dimensions, 
Eternity's expansions'. 

In spirit I liave traced ; 
But nothing hath so struck me, 
As when God's Spirit took me. 

To Golootha;~0 God be praised. 



437.* T. 228. 

SING Hallelujah, honour, praise ; 
Your grateful lauds to Jesus raise, 

O favour'd congregation ! 
For he became a sacrifice, 
And paid in blood our ransom price, 

Procuring our salvation ; 
Holy, happy, 

Is our union and communion 

With our Saviour ; 

Blessed be his name for ever. 



438.* T. 234, 

THANKS be to thee, thou slaugh- 
ter'd Lamb, 
For thy eternal love an J favour ; 

We sinful worms with humble 
shame 

Acknowledge thee our only Sa- 
viour ; 

For us thy soul was sore dismay'd, 
For us thy body was tormented, 
For us thou bow'dst thy sacred 
hea 1, 

Thus by thy death death's power 
ended : 

Now fix our hearts ai d eyes 
On this thy sacrifice ; 

O that we may forget it never ; 
But be it always clear, 
God did in Christ appear. 

From judgment us to free for ever. 



13i 



XXI. THE LOVE OF JESUS. 



439* T. 97. 

THOU Source of love, thou sinner's 
Friend, 

Thy mercy who can comprehend ? 

Who ever can presume to say 

He loved, ere thou hadst shown the 

way? (nity, 
Thou who hast loved us from eter- 
Dost raise within us genuine love to 

thee. 

2 Such unexampled, boundless grace 
Doth fill our souls with deep amaze, 
That God, who earth and heaven 

made, 

Should be in human flesh array'd, 
Thereby to save lost man from death 
and hell, (rebel. 
Who did so basely 'gainst his Lord 

3 Tliy love, which always is the 

same, 

Can ev'n the coldest hearts inflame. 
Yea, they must feel a kindling ray, 
Dissolve in tears and melt away ; 
Thy mercy, Lord, is such an endless 
store, 

Man's reason here must silently 
adore. 

4 However weak and helpless we, 
However powerful sin may be. 
Thou art our strength in every case; 
Thro' thy support and aiding grace 
We firmly trust that we shall con- 
querors prove, 

Since thou dost give us vict'ry from 
above. 

5 Lo, we fall down with filial fear. 
Conscious that thou art present 

here ; 

We humbly laud thy saving name, 
We sink, abased with humble shame. 
Almighty God, before thy glorious 
throne. 

And thee our only Lord and Saviour 
own. 

6 Reach out thy sceptre. King of 
Let us thy royal favour prove, (love, 
Who, conscious of oar indigence, 
Aj»proach thy throne with confi- 
dence ; 



0 teach our lips to praise, our hearts 

to glow. 

Our eyes with grateful tears to over- 
flow^ 

440.* T. 97. 

WHOM, dear Redeemer, dost thou 
love? (prove? 
What doth thy highest pleasure 
Whom dost thou favour, cheer, and 
bless. 

And call to endless happiness; 

Thou, who art holy, great, un- 
changeable, 

The mighty God, yet our Imma- 
nuel?— 

2 The answer humble thanks doth 

claim, (shame: 
And fills our soul with conscious 

1 love thee, sinner; come to me, 
I will receive thee graciously ; 
Though thou be sinful, ready to des- 
pair. 

Thou Shalt my pardon, help, and 
glory share. 

3 What wonder in tlie soul takes 

plase, (grace; 
When we survey thy boundless 
To know our own depraVed heart. 
And thy great name, and what thou 

art. 

And yet to find thee still so gracious 
prove ; 

This makes us sirik abased witli 
shame and love. 

4 We all know who and what w© 

are. 

And all vrith one consent declare, 
That in ourselves no good we find 
To move thee. Lord, to be so kind : 
Yet many here with inward rapture 
feel 

Thy Spirit's unction and assuring 
zeal. 

5 O ground us deeper still in thee. 
And let us thy true followers be ; 
And when of thee we testify, 

Fill thou our souls with heavenly 
joy: - (spire. 
May thy ble.^it Spirit all our souls in- 
And set each cold and lifeless heart 
on fire. 



LOVE OF 136 



135 

6 Oar souls and bodies, Lord, pre- 
pare, (bear; 
That we rich fruit for thee may 
Grant we may live unto thy praise, 
And serve thy cause with faithful- 
ness ; 

Since grace and truth are our heart's 

wish and aim, 
O glorify in us thy saving name. 

441.* T. 90. 

MY Saviour, thou thy love to me 
In want, in pain, in shame hast 
shown ; 

For me thou on the accursed tree 
Didst by thy precious blood atone : 
Thy death upon my heart impress. 
That nothing may it thence erase. 

2 O that my heart, which open 

stands, (pain, 
May catch each drop, that tort'ring 
Arm'd bv my sins, wrung from thy 

hands, 

Thy feet, thy head, thy every vein : 
That still my breast may heave with 
sighs, (eyes. 
Still tears of love o'erflow mine 

3 O that [ like a little child 
May follow thee ; nor ever rest, 
Till sweetly thou hast pourd thy 

mil i 

And lowiy mind into my breast: 

O m-i V I now and ever be 

One Spirit, dearest Lord, with thee. 

4 What in thy love jiossess I not ? 
My star by night, my sun by day, 
My spring of life, when parch'd with 

drought, 

My wine to cheer, my bread to stay, 
IVIy strength, my shield, my safe 
abode, 

My robe before the throne of God. 
fj From all eternity with love 
Unchangeable thou me hast view'd ; 
Ere knew this beating heart to move. 
Thy tender mercies me pursued : 
Ever with me may they abide. 
And close me in on every side. 
G In suffering be thy love my peace, 
In weakness be thy love my power ; 
And when the storms of life shall 
cease, 

Jesus, in that important hour, 

In death, as life, be thou my guide. 

And save me, who for me hast died. 



442. * T. 79. 

GRACIOUS Redeemer, who for us 
Didst die upon the shameful cross, 

To save our souls from death : 
We humbly at thy feet fall down, 
And thee thy body's Saviour own. 

On whom we firmly trust by faith- 

2 Weak, helpless babes, 'tis true, we 

are, 

Poor sinners, but from guilt made 
The virtue of that blood, (clear. 
Which did for all our sins atone, 
We have experienced, and have 
known 

From thence the quick'ning power of 
God. 

(reply, 

3 We, deeply bow'd, can nought 
But at thy pierced feet we lie, 

Astonish'd at thy grace, 
That vile and wretched as we are, 
Such undeserved love we share ; 

To thee is due eternal praise. 

4 When we thy boundless love 

survey. 

Our hearts like wax then melt away, 

Our eyes with tears o'erflow; 
We are determined nought beside 
To know, but Jesus crucified, 
And him to follow here below. 

443. * T. 580. 

CHRIST, my Redeemer, Lord and 
God, 

How came I, sinner void of good, 

To that blest company 
Of ransom'd souls, who are in faith 
United, grounded on thy death? 

W'hy didst thou fix thy choice on 
me ? 

2 To thee, with guilt oppress'd, I 

cried: (supplied; 
My prayers were heard, my wants 

My heart, devoid of faith. 
Unfeeling, dead in sins before, 
Now quicken'd by thy mighty power, 
Glows with love's ardour for thy 
death. 

3 Though I to mercy had no right, 
Yet I found favour in thy sight, 

Like Magdalen at thy feet ; 
So that T BOW, supremely blest, 
In thee have found true peace and 
rest, 

Yea, happiness and joy complete. 



136 



JESUS. 



137 



444 



T. 132. 



THE Lord my Shepherd is and guide. 

Who kindly dolh direct me ; 
For all my wants he wil! provide, 

From dangers will protect me : 
He leads me to a pasture-ground, 
Where for my soul rich food is fotmd, 

The word of his salvation. 

2 He guides my soul to living springs, 
Where sweetly I'm refreshed ; 

His Spirit joy and comfort brings 

To me whene'er abashed ; 
He leads rae in the blessed way 
Of his commandments, day by day, 

To his name's praise and glory. 

3 A table for me he prepares, 
My soul enjoys his favour; 

And, thus secured, no enemy dares 

My God and me to sever : 
My heart his holy Spirit cheers, 
And cliangeth all ray grief and fears 

To joys unutterable. 

4 His goodness and his mercies all 
Will follow me for ever, 

And 1 'II maintain my proper call 

To cleave to my dear Saviour 
And to his congregation here; 
And when call'd home I ^hall live 
there 

With Christ my soul's Redeemer. 



445.* 



T. 36. 



THY thoughts of peace o'er me, my 

gracious Saviour, 
Thy merry, love, and patience, 

which ne'er waver, 
These are my comfort, prompt me to 

prostration And adoration. 

'2 I am the chief of sinners, yea, the 
poorest 

Of those, whom of thy favour thou 

assurest ; 
Thy goodness shown to me can't be 

expressed, Or duly praised. 

3 Hadst thou not sought me first and 

follow'd ever, 
I had not come to thee, nor known 

thy favour ; 
When thou hadst found me, then 

with arms of mercy 

Thou didst embrace me. 



4 I thank thee with sincerest heart's 
affection. 

That thou, according to thy grace 
election. 

Hast brought me to thy blood-bought 
congregation, 

Seal'd my salvation. 

446.^ T. 208. 

NOXE but Christ, my Saviour, 
Loves wiih matchless fervour; 

This is surely true : 
Souls in him believing, 
And his b'essings craving, 

Taste them daily new; 
Yea, his mercy far exceeds 
All to think or say we 're able ; 
'Tis incomparable. 

•2 Weeping or rejoicing. 
When from love arising. 

He takes in good part ; 
Whoe'er cannot tiuly, 
Holy, holy, holy, 

Sing with cheerful heart, 
O might he but contrite be : 
Chrisl regards our mournful crying, 
Inward groans and sighing. 

3 Yea, his own he guidelh. 
Faithful he abideth. 

Till his thoughts of peace 
Fully are accomplish'd. 
And, our race here finish'd. 

We shall see his face ; 
O rejoice with heart and voice, 
Church of God, and praise for ever 
His unbounded favour. 



447. 



T. 89. 



ONE there is above all others. 
Who deserves the name of friend, 

His is love, beyond a brother's. 
Costly, free, and knows no end : 

They who once his kindness prove, 

Find it everlasting love. 

2 Which of all our friends, to save 
us, (blood? 

Could or would have shed his 
But our Jesus died to have us 

Reconciled in him to God: 
This was boundless love indeed: 
Jesus is a friend in need. 



137 

3 When he lived on earth abased, 
Friend of sinners was his name ; 

Now, to heavenly glory raised, 

He rejoiceth in the same : 
Still he calls ihem brethren, friends, 
And to all their wants attends. 

4 Could we bear from one another, 
What he daily bears from us ? 

Yet this glorious friend and brother 
Loves us, tho' we treat him thus; 
Though for good we render ill. 
He accounts us brethren still. 

5 Oh ! for grace our hearts to soften ; 
Teach us, Lor.l, at length to love ; 

We, alas, forget too often, 

What a friend we have above : 
But when home our souls are 

brought, 
We will love thee as we ought. 

448. T. 14. 

JESUS, thy love exceeds by far 
The love of earthly friends ; 

Bestows whate'er ilie sinner needs, 
Is firm, and never ends, 

2 My blessed Saviour, is thy love 
So bounteous, great, and free ? 

Behold I give my sinful heart. 
My life, my all to thee. 

3 No man of greater love can boast, 
Than for his friend to die ; 

Thou for thy enemies wast slain; 
What love with thine can vie? 

4 Though in the very form of God, 
With heavenly glory crown'd, 

Thou wouldst partake of human 
Beset with troubles round, (flesh, 

') And now, ev'n on thy throne above. 
Thy love is still as great ; 

Well thou remember'st Calvary, 
Nor can'st thy death forget/ 

6 O Lord, 1 '11 treasure in my soul 
The memory of thy love : 

And thy dear name shall still to me 
A grateful odour prove. 

449. T. 90. 

JESUS, Redeemer of mankind. 
Sovereign Creator, Lord of all, 

Since I in thee salvation find, 
Before thy cross I humbly fall : 



138 

My Lord, my God, my soul's desire. 
With sacred flames my heart inspire. 

2 How couldtt thou love such worms 

as we ? (race ? 

Why didst thou look upon our 
Why didst thou die upon the tree? 
What caused all this but boundless 
grace? (love, 
'Twas, dearest Lord, thy matchless 
Which thee to save our souls did 
move. 

3 O let thy pity thee constrain. 
Pardon our sin, its power subdue ; 

May all of us be born again, 

Thy image in us all renew; 
Let on us shine thy cheering face ; 
Give us to know thy saving grace. 

4 Be thou our strength, be thou our 

song : 

Be our exceeding great reward: 
Let every heart and every tongue 

Rejoice and triumph in the Lord: 
Jesus, our boast shall be of thee, 
In time and in eternity. 

450. T. 14. 

COME, Holy Ghost, inspire my song 

With thy immortal flame : 
And teach my heart, and teach my 
tongue 

The Saviour's lovely name. 

•2 The Saviour ! O what endless 
Dwell in the blissful sound! (charms 

Its influence every fear disarms. 
And spreads sweet comfort round. 

3 Here pardon, life, and joys divine 
In rich eftusion flow 

For guilty rebels, lost by sin, 
And doom'd to endless wo. 

4 God's only Son, stupendous grace ! 
Forsook his throne above; 

And swift to save our wretched race, 
He flew on wings of love. 

0 The almighty Former of the skies 
Stoop'd to our vile abode ; (eyes, 

While angels view'd with wondering 
And haird the incarnate God. 

6 O the rich depths of love divine ! 

Of bliss a boundless store ! 
Dear Saviour, let me call thee mine, 

I cannot wish for more. 



LOVE OF 



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JESUS 



139 



7 On thee alone rny hope relies: 
Beneath thy cross T fall, 

My Lord, my life, my sacrifice, 
My Saviour, and my all. 



451 * 



T. 74. 



SxWIOUR. through grace divine 

1 know that I was thine 
From early infancy : 
This by thy calls I see, 
And drawings all along 
Frequent, distinct, and strong. 

2 I know through mercy free 
Thine 1 shall ever be ; 

No separation here 
From thee I need to fear: 
In thee I can confide. 
Thou faithful wilt abide. 

3 I know I worthbss am ; 
This fills my soul wi h shame : 
Down in the dust I bow, 
Lord, keep me ever low; 

In thee alone I trust, 
"J'hy love is all my boast. 



452. 



T. 90. 



BEFO?xE the Father's awful throne 
Our high priest lifts his pierced 

And interceding for his own 'hands 
His purchased property demands; 

His people's everla-ting friend, 

Who, loving, loves them to the end. 

2 By faith we claim him as our own, 
0;ir kinsman near allied in blood, 

Flesh of our flesh, bone of our bone, 
The Son of man, the Son of God : 

"We to his mercy-seat draw nigh ; 

He never can himfelf denv. 



453.* 



T. 14. 



454.^ 



T. 590. 



O LORD, accept my w-orthless heart 

And keep it ever thine ; 
Since thou for ms, a siofal vt'orm. 

Hast shed thy blood divine, 
Therfv.iih to .-ave my guiltv soul 

From eivJles.? pain and wo : 
What dearest friend in all the world 

Could equal kindness show? 



155.* 



T. 56. 

art a gracious 



THOU, O Jesus, : 
Lord, 

Ever faithful :!:': keeping to thy word ; 
None can be so fall of grief, 
But he soon may find relief 
By the comfort thy kind looks 
afford. 



456.^ 



T. 37. 



LORD, had I of thy love 

Such an impression, 
A* to forget all else 

In that fruition, 
Still would my love fall short 

Of thy great mercie? ; 
Xor can eternity 

Sing all thy praises. 



457. 



T. 151. 



O r.OVE. all love excelling, 

P'rora heaven to earth came down. 
Come, fix in us thy dv/elling, 

Of all thy gifts the crown ;' 
Lord, thou art al! compassio:), 

Unbounded love thou art; 
O grant us tliy salvation. 

Speak peace to every heart. 



458. 



T. 184. 



THY mercies and thy faithf dne s, 
Dear Lord, are daily new. 

But who can tell them to thy prais' 
Upon a close review? 

2 Could t exalt thee worthily 
For thy unbounded grace. 

Display'd in various ways to me, 
.My lauds wo-ild never c^ase. 



j HOW much we "re loved by God cur 
j Saviour. 
With warmest gratitude we trace ; 
1 His patience, mercy, pardon, favour, 
j Suppor:ed u= throughout our race : 
' To l im we trust for fature blessing; 
! He '11 lead u? 'ill our latest breath : 
i O may we ali. with love unceasing, 
- Rejoice in him cur Lord by faith." 



139 



XXir. LOVE 



459* T. 106. 

THEE will I love, my strength and 
tower, 

My soul ^^itll love to thee inspire ; 
Thee will I love with all my power. 

Thou art alone my soul's desire; 
Thee will I love, my King and God ; 
Shed in my heart thy love abroad. 

•2 Ah, why did I so late thee know, 
Thou fairest of the sons of men ? 

Ah, why did I no sooner go 
To thee who canst relieve my pain ? 

Ashamed I sigh and inly mourn, 

That I so late to thee did turn. 

3 Give to my eyes repenting tears, 
Give to my heart chaste, hallow^'d 
fires ; 

Give to my soul with filial fears 
The love that all heaven's host in- 
spires ; [might 
That all my powers with all their 
In thy sole glory may unite. 

460* T. 232. 

THEE. Lord, I love with sacred 
awe, [draw 
Thy gracious presence ne'er with- 

From me, thy feeble creature : 
Tlie world is tasteless unto me, 

1 find no comfort but in thoe. 

And in thy loving nature: [broke. 
Yea, v.'hen the strings of life are 
Thou Shalt remain my lasting rock ; 
Thou art my comfort and my all. 
Whose blood redeem'd me from the 
fall ; [name 
Lord Jesus Christ, thy saving 
Preserve me from eternal shame. 

2 All my desires are fix'd on thee, 
Lord Jesus; thou art more to me 

Than every earthly treasure ; 
Were heaven itself without thee, 
Lord, 

What could all heavenly bliss aiford 

To yield me solid pleasure ? 
Did I not feel that thou art near, 
Whene'er I mourn, my heart to 
cheer, 



TO JESUS. 



Nought in this world could comfort 
me ; 

My wishes centre all in thee ; 
Lord Jesus Christ, :|{: if thou art 
gone. 

My every comfort is withdrawn. 

3 With my whole heart I cleave to 
ihee, [me ; 

And thou wilt come and dwell with 

This is my consolation: 
In joy and pain my soul depends 
On thee with humble confidence, 

Thou rock of my salvation : 
Thou shalt remain my portion blest, 
My All, by word and deed confess'd, 
Till these mine eyes behold thy face : 
Meanwhile support me by thy grace : 
O Jesus Christ, :1|: my God and Lord, 
In every trial help aflbrd. 

461.* T. 200. 

O CHRIST, my only life and light, 
Whose loving condescension 

Refresheth me by day and night, 
Beyond my comprehension: 

Grant that I may return thy love 
With grateful heart's devotion, 
Thus my notion j 

Of mercy will improve ' 

With every thought and motion. 

2 Let nothing dwell within my 

heart, 

But thy great love and favour : i 
May this engage my soul to part I 

With every .sinful savour; [small, 
With all tilings, whether great or i s 

Which cause the least division 

Or collision 
'Twixt me and God my all. 
Who saved me from perdition. ] 

3 IIow blest, how excellent and kind 
Are thy great love and merit ; L 

Were these but fixed within my h 
mind, 

What could disturb my spirit ? j j 
O might no thought arise in me, 

No object move my senses, 

No pretences, f « 

To obstruct my love to thee ; 
Thus heaven on earth commences. 



140 



LOVE TO JESUS. 



141 



4 O that I were still more possess'd 
Of this great, sovereign blessing? 

O that my cold and lifeless breast 
Might glow with love unceasing ! 

Grant I may watch bo;h day and 
night, 

To keep this heavenly treasure 

From the seizure 
Of Satan's secret spite, 
Who seeks our wo with pleasure. 

o Thou earnest in love to rescue me, 

And bear sin's pain and anguish: 
Like vilest murderer on the tree 

Didst hang, and groan &, languish, 
Scorn'd, spit upon, and sore distrest: 

O let thy sufferings enter 

To the centre 
Of this my stubborn breast. 
To melt and make it tender. 

G The blood which thou hast shed for 
me, 

Is precious, pure, and holy; 
But tiiis my heart, that swerves from 
thee, 

Is hard, replete with folly ; 
Lord, make the virtue of thy blood 

Sink deep into the nature * 

Of thy creature, 
And spread th s living flood 
Through every vein and feature. 

7 Thy love divine is perfect rest, 
The source of ali true pleasure : 

0 Jesus, be my soul thus blest 
To enjoy thee in full measure ; 

Shed in my heart thy love abroad ; 

0 let thy blood be'healing 
All that's ailing. 

And that depravity, 

1 am with grief bewailing. 

3 Thy love, my Saviour, all supplies 

That to my soul is wanting; 
'Tisthe true light unto my eyes, 

My cordial when 1 'm fainting ; 
My bread and wine, my costly dress, 

My joy and delectation, 

My salvation. 
My comfort in distress. 
My refuge 'midst oppression. 

9 My dearest Lord, shouldst thou re- 
move, sure ; 
Nought else could yield me plea- 
Shouldstthou withdraw thy precious 
love, 

1 lose my only treasure ; 



Thee may I seek and entertain, 
V\ ith inward joy receive thee. 
Never leave thee. 
And ne'er henceforth again 
Unfaithful prove and grieve tliee. 

10 Thy love hath always been the 

same 

And ever did pursue me : 
Before I knew thy saving name, 
In mercy thou didst view me : 

0 let thy love, almighty Lord, 
Continue to direct me 

And protect me. 
Yea, help to me afford 
'Gainst all that would obstruct me. 

11 Thy love uphold me when dis- 

tress'd. 

Give strength when I am feeble ; 
And when this mortal period's past, 

Thou, who to save art able. 
Support and strengthen my weak 

Apply thy powerful merit [faith ; 

To my spirit. 
That I may after death 
Eternal joy inherit. 

462.* T. 161. 

JESUS, my highest treasure, 
In thy communion blest 

1 find unsullied pleasure. 
True happiness and rest : 

Myself as an oblation 

I have to thee assign'd. 
Because thou by thy passion 

Hast heard my sin sick mind. 

2 O joy, all joys exceeding. 
Thou Bread most heavenly I 

When I on thee am feeding; 

Thou dost me satisfy 
With marrow and with fatness. 

With comf irt, joy, and peace. 
And fill my heart with gladness. 

Assuaging my distress. 

3 Let me perceive thy friendly, 
Thy cheering countenance; 

Spread through my heart its kindly 

Enlivening influence : 
Without thee, gracious Saviour, 

To live is nought but pain : 
To enjoy thy love and favour 

Is happiness and gain. 

4 Earth's glory to inherit 
Is not what I desire ; 



142 



LOVE TO 



My heavenly minded spirit 

Glows with a nobler fire : 
Where Christ himself appeareth 

In brightest majesty, 
For me a place prepareth, 

There, there I long to be. 

463 * T. 156. 

JESUS is my light most fair 
Jesus yields me solid pleasure ; 

In his love I have a share. 
This I count my highest treasure : 

He alone is my delight, 
He my soul hath captivated. 
With his love I 'm penetrated ; 

He hath overcome me quite. 

2 Round his pierced feet I Ml cling. 
Him I seek with love most tender; 

And accursed be every thing, [der: 
Which my seeking him would hin- 

Tell me nought of worldly fam^e, 
Tell me nought of earthly treasure; 
Would you p'ease in any measure, 

Tell me of his lovely name. 

3 But himself I must behold. 
To him I will make confession ; 

My defects are manifold, 
But I trust to his compassion ; 

For I cannot, will not rest 
Till I've found my dearest Saviour, 
Till he looks on me in favour. 

Till he grants me my request. 

4 Jesus, thou my only rest, 
O my Jesus, let me find thee ! 

Jesus, take me to thy breast. 
With thy cords of love now bind me : 

Thou 'rt the object of my mind, 
T am by thy love inflamed ; 
Every good that can be named, 

Every bliss in thee I find. 

,5 May I of thy chosen bride 
Be a member chaste and holy ; 

Let me quite in thee confide, 
Cleave to thee and love thee soleLy: 

Jesus, kindly me receive; 
Thine aione may I be called : 
Grant that what hath me enthralled. 

May no longer me enslave. 

G Thou in grace hast look'd on me. 
And with precious gifts hast blessed ; 

Yet content I cannot be 
Till 1 am of thee possessed : 

Jesus, now upon me shine, 



Jesus, be my sun resplendent, 
Je^us, be my joy transcendent, 
Jesus, be thou ever mine. 



464 * T. 39. 

I'LL glory in nothing but only in 
Jesus, 

As wounded and bruised from sin to 

release us : 
For he is my refuge, to him I'll 

cleave solely. 
Thus can I, like Enoch, in this world 

live holy. 

2 What though the world foameth 

and rageth with fury, 
I in my dear crucified Jesus will 
glory ; 

Beside him my Saviour I'll know 

nothing ever; 
From him neither trials nor death 

me shall sever. 

3 My Jesus is always desirous to 

meet me. 

Abounding in love, and in mercy to 

greet me ; 
Above all I love him, for he is my 

treasure ; 

1 humbly adore him and serve him 

with pleasure. 

4 My heart 's fix'd on Jesus whose 'j 

love is so tender, : 
My life and my all unto himl.sur- i 
render ; 

He is and reraaineth my heart'slj; 

meditation, \ j 

My faith's only object, till ray con-/ j 

summation. " 

465.* T. 83. : S 

JESUS will I never leave, ^ 
He 's the God of my salvation ; 

Through his merits I receive 
Pardon, life, and consolation : 

All the powers of my mind ' E 

To my Saviour be resign'd. \ 

. F 

2 Nought on earth can satisfy f p 
One desire which God inspireth ; 

Only Jesus can supply ; S 

All my needy heart requireth : ] ^' 

He all losses can retrieve, T 

Him I'll therefoie never leave. D 



JESUS. 



143 



3 He is mine, and I am his, 
Join"d with him in close commu- 

And his bitter passion is (nion ; 

The foundation of th's union : 
Full of hopes which never yield, 
Firm on him, my rock, I build. 

4 O the happy hours I spend 
With him in blest conversation ; 

He 's my near and faithful friend, 

Full of grace, peace, and salvation: 
From the look at Jesus" wounds 
Pure delight to me redounds. 

5 With my Jesus I will stay, 

He my soul preserves and feedeth; 
He, the life, the truth, the way. 

He to living waters leadeth: 
Elessed who can say with me, 
Christ, I *11 never part with thee. 



3 Should I in earth's pleasures roll, 
None could satisfy my soul ; 
Thee, O Jesus, I adore, 

Thou 'rt my pleasure evermore. 

4 Jesus, thee alone I call 
My beloved friend, my all ; 
Xothing, whatsre'er it be, 
Shall divide my heart with thee. 



46R.* 



T. 15. 



466 * 



T. 22. 



DEAR Jesus, when I think on thee 
My heart for joy doth leap in me ; 
Thy blest remembrance yields de 
Till faith is changed into sight, (light 
(fess, 

2 When thou art near, 1 must con- 
I feel a bliss I can't express : Ccloy, 
Thy love, my Saviour, ne'er can 
Fountain of bliss and source of joy. 

3 Let me by faith behold thy face, 
Still taste thy love and share thy 

grace ; 

Still let my tongue confess thy n ame. 
And Jei'Us be my constant theme. 

4 Thy love and mercies all exceed ; 
The more I on these dainties feed, j 
The more my eager soul is bent ! 
To live but in this element. j 

5 Blest Jesus, what delicious fare, j 
How sweet thy entertainments are ; i 
Never did angels taste above 
Redeeming grace and dyinw love. 



GRACIOUS "Redeemer, thou hast me 

To come to thoe invited; 
Thy love, to love thee ardently. 

Hath my cold heart excited. 
•2 Thy cross, thy shamp, thy agony. 

Thy wounds and bitter passion 
Have wholly won my heart for thee, 

And prompt my adoration. 
3 The fire of love that burns within. 

Is that divine impression, 
That thou didst suffer for my sin, 
And die for my transgression. 



469.' 



T. 97. 



467. 



T. 11. 



DEAREST Jesus, come to me, 
And abide eternally : 
Friend of needy sinners, come, 
Fill and make my heart thy home. 

2 Oftentimes for thee I sigh, 
Nothing else can give me joy; 
This is^still my cry to thee : 
Dearest Jesus, come to me. 



"TIS evident that Jesus loves, 
His death for us this fully proves ; 
He loved the world, a sinful race, 
He loves the church, his flock of grace, 
He loveth children, yea, he loveth 
me, 

Who nought deserved but endless 
misery. 

2 O may I in his love be blest, 
l ike John, reclining on his breast; 
And oft, like humble Magdalen, 
Adore the friend of sinfuTmen, 
With longing heart attending at his 

feet, 

Till with a gracious look from him 
I meet. 

3 I "11 weep whene'er he "s not to me 
What a most cordial friend can be ; 
Do 1 not always feel him nigh, 
And his reviving grace enjoy. 

Do I not in his sweet communion 
live. 

Nought else to my poor soul can com- 
fort give. 

470.^ T. 4. 

WHEN duly I weigh. 
How much day by day 



144 



LOVE TO 



Thee, Lord, I have tried, 
My Friend ever faithful, who for me 
hast died;— 

2 T own the fault mine : 
Thy patience divine, 

Which clearly 1 trace. 
With tears fill my eyes, with shame 
covers my face. 

3 As Mary adored 
Her Master and Lord, 

When her thou didst greet, 
And deeply abased she embraced thy 
feet ;— 

4 As Thomas with awe, 
When thy wounds he saw, 

His Saviour avow'd, 
And cried with conviction, My Lord 
and my God. 

5 As Peter replied. 
His love being tried. 

My heart thou dost prove, 
Lord, thou knowest all things, thou 
know'st that I love ; — 

6 So may I, each day, 
A clearer display 

Obtain of thy grace ; 
Thus my love, O Jesus, to thee will 
increase. 

471 * T. 45. 

WHAT splendid rays of truth and 
AH other lights excelling, (grace, 

1 perceive, when Jesus Christ 
Makes my heart his dwelling. 

2 He blesseth me so sensibly, 
That spirit, soul, and body 

Can in him my Saviour joy, 
Though quite poor and needy. 

3 His looks of grace insure alwaj^s 
To me my heavenly calling : 

Am I weak, his hand preserves 
Me, his child, from falling. 

4 My earnest prayer while absent 

here, 

From him, my souFs beloved, 
Is, that my heart s confidence 
In him be unmoved. 

5 Could I with him spend all my 
In constant love's fruition, -^time 

Infinitely happy then 
Would be my condition. 



6 Whene'er I mourn and humbly 
For comfort to my Jesus, [turn 

I have never-failing proof 
That he 's near and gracious. 

7 They who always our Saviour's . 

face 

Seek upon each occasion, 
Never fail to be refresh'd 
With his consolation. 



472. * T. 167. 

• 

O COULD we but love that Saviour 

Who loves us so ardently, 
As we ought, our souls would ever 

Full of joy and comfort be ; 
If we, by his love excited, 

Could ourselves and all forget, 
Then, with Jesus Christ united. 

We should heaven anticipate. 

2 Did but Jesus' love and merit 

Fill our hearts both night and day, 
And the unction of his Spirit 

All our thoughts and actions sway ; 
O might all of us be ready 

Cheerfully to testify, 
How our spiiit, soul, and body 

Do in God our Saviour joy. 

473. T. 14. 

TEN thousand talents once I owed, 

And nothing had to pay; 
But Jesus freed me from the load, 

And vvash'd my debt away. 

2 ret since the Lord forgave my sin, 
And blotted out my score ; 

Much more indebted I have been, 
Than e'er I was before. 

3 My guilt is cancell'd quite 1 know. 
And satisfaction nic de; 

But the vast debt of love I owe 
Can never be repaid. 

4 The love I owe for sin forgiven, 
For power to believe, 

For present pr-ace and promised 
No angel can conceive, (heaven, 

5 That love of thine, thou sinner's 

Friend, 
Witness thy bleeding heart, 
My little all can ne'er extend 
To pay a thousandth part. 



JESUS. 145 



6 Nay more, the poor returns I make 
I first from thee obtain ; 

And 'tis of grace that thou wilt take 
Such poor returns again. 

7 'Tis well— it shall my glory be, 
(Let who will boast their store,) 

In time and in eternity 
To owe thee more and more. 



474. 



T. 11. 



HARK, my soul, it is the Lord ; 
'Tis thy Saviour, hear his word ; 
Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee, 
Say, poor sinner, lovest thou me ? 

2 I deliver'd thee, when bound, 
And when wounded heal'd thy 

wound ; (ri^ht. 
Sought thee wandering, set thee 
Turn'd thy darkness into light. 

3 Can a woman's tender care 
Cease towards the child she bare? 
Yea, she may forgetful be. 

Yet will I remember thee. 

4 Mine is an unclianging love, 
Higher than the heights above. 
Deeper than the depths beneath. 
Free and faithful, strong as death. 

5 Thou shalt see my glory soon, 
When the work of grace is done, 
Partner of my throne shalt be; 
Say, poor sinner, lovest thou me ? 

6 Lord, it is my chief complaint. 
That my love is weak and faint ; 
Yet I love thee and adore. 

Oh ! f)r grace to love thee more. 



475. 



T. 14. 



TEACH me yet more of thy blest 
ways. 

Thou slaughter'd Lamb of God; 
And fix and root me in that grace, 
So denrly bought with blood. 



2 O tell me often of each wound, 
Of every grief and pain ; 

And let my heart with joy confess, 
From hence comes all my gain. 

3 For thee, O may I freely count 
Whate'er I have but loss ; 

And every name, and every thing, 
Compared with thee, but dross. 

4 Engrave this deeply in my heart, 
That thou for me wast slain ; 

Then shall I, in my small degree, 
Return thy love again. 

5 But v/ho can pay that mighty debt, 
Or equal love like thine ? 

My heart, by nature cold and dead, 
To thankfulness incline. 



476.* 



T. 232. 



JESUS, I love thee fervently. 
As thou upon the accursed tree 

Wast slain for my transgression ; . 
I'm glad, and grateful tears bedew 
My cheeks, when I in spirit view 

Thy death and bitter passion ; 
This gives the impulse, Lord, that I 
In truth can love thee heartily; 
My love to thee thou knowest best, 
But yet defective 'tis confessed; 
Thou highest good. 
Thy precious blood. 
That cleansing flood, 
Claims that my love more ardent 
glow'd. 



477.^ 



T. 228. 



WHAT causeth me to mourn, 
this: 

My warmest love not equal is 
To my heart's inclination : 

The more I love, ihe more I feel 

I should far better love thee still, 
Thou God of my salvation : 

Grant me— daily 

More to savour— of thy favour, 

Grace, and blessing; 

Thus my love will be increasing, 



146 



XXIII. BROTHEELY LOVE, AND UNION OF SPIRIT. 



478. * T. 583. 

HOW good and pleasant is it to 
behold 

The favoured sheep of our good Shep- 
herd's fold. 

By grace upheld, in love and know- 
ledge grow. 

Each sharing in the other's weal and 
wo. 

2 Fulness of grace in him, our head, 

abounds, (redounds; 
Hence every blessing to his church 
He dwells among us, and his Spirit's 

light (aright. 
To love each other teacheth us 

3 The word of God like plenteous 

rain descends, 
And fructifying power its course 
attends ; 

Unto our souls it richest food sup- 
plies. 

And to salvation makes us truly 
wise. 

4 If love unfeign'd we in our actions 

show, 

The God of peace his blessing will 
bestow : 

O Lord, preserve thy church for 
Jesus' sakp, 

And bless what in thy name we un- 
dertake. 

479. T. 11. 

THEY who Jesus' followers are, 
And enjoy his faithful care, 
By a mutual, hearty love. 
Their belief in Jesus prove. 

2 From their being join'd in one, 
By the faith of God's dear Son, 
Boundless blessings they receive, 
And to Christ desire to live. 

3 None in his own wisdom trusts. 
None of his attainments boasts^ 
Each his brother doth esteem. 
And himself the meanest deem. 

4 They 're delighted when they ail 
With one voice on Jesus call; 
And when fitly without strife 
Each his duty doth in life. 



5 Meek they are to all mankind, 
To good offices inclined, 
Ready, when reviled, to biess, 
Studious of the public peace. 

6 Tender pity, love sincere 
To their enemies they I ear; 
And, as Christ affords them light, 
Order all their steps aright. 

7 Jesus, all our souls inspiie, 
Fill us with love's sacred fire ; 
Thus will all in us perceive. 
That we in thy name believe. 

8 May it to the world appear, 
That we thy disciples are, 

By our loving mutually. 
By our being one in thee. 

480. T. 22. 

BEHOLD us. Lord, rough stones we 
are. 

Yet for thy building us prepare ; 
Reject nc t one of us, we pray, 
Thy Spirit's voice may we obey. 

2 O may thy flock still more increase 
[n mutual love and perfect peace; 
In harmony with fervent zeal 
Serve thee, and do thy holy will. 

3 Lord, grant us a forgiving mind, 
To patience and to peace inclined. 
That we may with each other bear; 
To cherish love be all our care. 

4 Tender compassion may we show, 
Share in each other's weal and wo. 
With those who joyful are, rejoice, 
And with the weeping sympathise. 

5 At all times may we ready be, 
As far as our ability 
Permits us, to relieve the want 
Of all the poor and indigent. 

6 Yea, this be our concern, to seek 
In nothing to offend the weak, 
But bear with their infirmities, 
And thus preserve the bond of peace. 

7 Grant us in meekness to reclaim 
Those who have been in aught to 

blame. 

Mindful that we, as well as they, 
Are liable from thee to stray. 



BROTHERLY LOVE. 



147 



May we, llio" gifts be manifold, 
As members of one body, hold 
Odg doctrine, and be ever led 
By thee, our Master, Lord, and Head. 

9 O make us quite conform'd to tbee, 
And grant us true humility ; 
That we, supported by thy grace, 
May in our walk show" forth thy 
praise, 



483. 



T. 11, 



481. 



T. 14. 



O LET thy love our hearts constrain, 
Jesus, thou God of Love ; 

The bond of peace let us maintain ; 
All discord far remove. 

2 Us into closest union draw. 
And in our inv^-ard parts 

Write thou indelibly thy law ; 
Let love pervade our hearts. 

3 Who would not now pursue the 

way. 

Where Jesus' footsteps shine ? 
Who would not own the pleasing 
Of charity divine ? [sway 

4 L'niled nrmiy by thy grace. 
We shall thy foilowefs prove ; 

The frowning world must then con- 
fess : 

See how these Christians love. 



4S2. 



T. 11. 



CHERISH us with kindest care, 
Jesus, we thy brethren are, 
Of thy tlesh and of thy bone ; 
To the end, O love thine own. 

■2 As our Head us move and guide. 
Divers gifts to each divide : 
Placed rx-cordingto thy will, 
Let us all ^hy niind fulfil. 

.S Sweetly may we all agree, 
Useful to each other be ; 
Each the other's burden bear, 
In his weal and wo take share. 

4 If one member honoured be, 
All rejoice most heartily ; 

If one suffer, a 1 a part 

Bear with sympathizing heait. 

5 Closely join'd to thee, our Head, 
Nourished by ihee and fed. 

Let us daily growth receive. 
And with thee in union live. 



JESUS, we look up to thee, 
Let us in thy name agree; 
Thou who art the Prince of peace, 
Bid contention ever cease. 

■2 By thy reconciling love 
Every stumbJing-block remove . 
Lord, us all in thee unite, 
To enjoy thy saving light. 

3 3Iake us all one heart and mind, 
Courteous, merciful, and kind, 
Lowly, meek in thought and word, 
x\s thou wast on earth. O Lord. 

4 Let us for each other care, 
Each the other's burden bear ; 
In our conduct patterns be 
Of unfeign'd humility. 

484 * T. 155. 

NEVER yet hath in this world 

Love that highest pitch attained, 

Though unfeigned. 

That it could compared be, 

Reasonably, 

To that love our blest Creator 
Show'd unto his rebel creature. 
While as yet his enemy. 

2 Ah! behold the Son of God, 
Who for those that crucified him, 
And denied him, 

I'xMongst ^vhom, to my grief and 
Stands my namel [shame, 
Pardon from his Father craveth. 
Yea, ev'n his tormentors saveth ; 
This his love is still the same. 

3 For our brethren we should too, 
To lay down our lives be willing, 
Thus fulfilling 

What he of his flock desires. 
Yea, requires; 

But with all his flow'ry speeches, 
Man in vain this lesson teaches, 
Till God's love the soul inspires. 

4 Brethren, would you please the 
Copy then in your behaviour [Lord? 
Him your Saviour ; 

i That 'you 're his, the world will own 
I Then alone, 

I When, preferring each his brother, 
I You show love to one another ; 
1 Thus are hi3 disciples known. 



148 



BROTHERLY 



5 Yet the warmest mutual Jove, 

That to brethren you 're possessing 

By his blessing, 

When compared with his love. 

Weak doth prove ; 

For, to save us from damnation, 

By becoming our oblation, 

Love immense our God did move. 

495.* T. 167. 

FLOCK of Jesus, be united, 

Covenant with him anew ; 
By his love divine excited, 

Praise and serve him as 'tis due : 
O that nothing whatsoever 

May relax this blessed tie ; 
In thy love, most gracious Saviour, 

Grant us all stability. 

2 With love's ardour to be fired, 
Be our aim continually; 

So that, should it be required, 
For the brethren we could die : 

O what boundless love did Jesus 
To his enemies display ! 

May his holy pattern teach us, 
How love ought to bear the sway. 

3 O that we, his steps to follow, 
'Midst affliction, scorn, and spite. 

And his sacred name to hallow, 
Did each other more excite : 

Every one stir up his brother 
To keep Jesus still in view, 

Thus encouraging each other 
His example to pursue. 

4 Then the souls he join'd together 
Will, according to his prayer, 

Be accepted of his Father, 
And his kind protection share : 

As thou art with him united, 
Lord, may we be one in thee, 

And, by genuine love excited, 
Serve each other willingly. 

486.* T. 167. 

GRANT, Lord, that with thy direc- 
tion. 

Love each other, we comply, 
Aiming with unfeign'd affection 

Thy love to exemplify : 
J^et our mutual love be glowing ; 

Thus it will to all appear, 
That we, as on one stem growing. 

In thee living branches are. 



2 O that such may be our union 
As thine with the Father is, 

And not one of our communion 
E'er forsake the path of bliss : 

May our light Tore men with bright- 
ness. 

From thy light reflected, shine ; 
Thus the world will bear us witness. 
That we. Lord, are truly thine. 

487. * T. 22. 

THE enjoyment of Christ's flesh and 
blood, 

Which is on earth our highest good, 
His membjrs closely should unite. 
And them to mutual love excite. 

2 Love he most strongly did enforce, 
Just ere he finished his course ; 

For love most fervently he pray'd, 
Before in death he bow d his head. 

3 O that we all could quite fulfil 
Our Saviour's testament and will ; 
To love each other we desire ; 
Come, sacred Love, our hearts in- 

sp'.ie. 

4 We join together heart and hand. 
To walk towards the promised land; 
For his appearance may with care 
Each member day and night prepare. 

5 Till we the Lord our righteousness 
Shall see in glory face to face. 

The bond of peace may we maintain. 
And one with him, our Lord, remain. 

488. * T. 14. 

HOW pleasant is love's harmony, 
When brethren truly dwell 

Together in heart's unity, 
Andcordial friendship feel. 

2 Lord Jesus, in that very night. 
Ere thou didst bleed and die. 

Thou didst with thy disciples urge 
Love's ever-sacred tie. 

3 Remind thy little flock, too apt 
Among themselves to jar. 

That all thy members' unity 
Was ev'n thy dying care. 

4 May we this testament fulfil. 
One mind and spirit be. 

And love with unremitting zeal 
i Each other fervently. 



LOVE. 



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489.* T. 147. 

JEHOVAH, holy Lamb, 
Christ, who our hearts hast fired 
With love, by thee inspired, 
We praise thy saving name: 
Thou givest us crowns of glory, 
Which are not transitory, 
Thou, who our flesh and blood 
Assumedst, Lamb of God. 



2 Thou art the loveliest, 

Our only joy and treasure, 

Our heart's delight and pleasure, 

As long as love shall last : 

And love shall ever flourish. 

Though all things else must parish: 

As God himself express'd, 

Thou art the 1 <veliest. 



3 How fast can love-cords bind ! 
Thou by thy love hast bound us, 
E'er since thy mercy found us. 
Thou Shepherd ever kind : 
O let us taste thy favour. 
And thy rich bounty savour ; 
We 're closely to thee join'd : 
How fast can love cords bind ! 



4 O boundless love and grace ! 
When we shall sing Christ's praises 
Above in heavenly places, 

Our voice we 'II higher raise : 
As Shepheid he wiTl feed us. 
Support, protect, and lead us, 
Till we shall see his face ; 
O boundless love and grace! 

5 The elders' holy choir, 

Who are in the Lamb's presence. 

And pay him their obeisance, 

Cast down their crowns' attire : 

We join their adoration, 

And praise him with prostration ; 

Tore him we humbly fall, 

He is our All in all. 



6 Thanks, wisdom, majesty, 
His ransom'd congrega ion 
Brings to him for salvation, 
And for love's unity: 
The Lamb who did deliver 
Our sou's, be praised for ever: 
Blessing and honour be 
To him eterna'ly. 



490. * T. 124. 

OH ! in love what stores of grace 

Are contained : 
By this band our covenant 

Is maintained : 
Tiiey who strangers are to love, 
Move our pity ; 
Love makes living weighty. 

2 He who is to Jesus Christ 
Q,u;te resigned. 

And to walk his blessed ways 

Is inclined, 
On his path, by love constrain'd, 
Firmly treadeth, 
And straight on proceedeth. 

3 When the true believer's mind 
Grace o'erfloweth. 

Then all labour doth succeed. 

No hurt groweth ; 
Piliirims travelling Zion-ward, 
Cheer each other ; 
Each siirs up his brother. 

4 By Christ's dying love constrain'd 
None can ever 

Him to serve a burden deem, 

'Tis a favour : 
Looking unto Christ, what else 
Were distressing 
Will become a blessing, 

491. * T. 165. 

JESUS, grant me to inherit, 

Strengthen'd by thy aiding grace, 
Through the guidance of thy Spirit, 

All the fruits of riprhteousness : 
Giant me true humility. 
Faith and zeal to live for thee ; 
To mankind O make me gracious. 
To my friends and foes propitious. 

2 Give me grace in all conditions 
Firmly to adhere to thee ; 

And 'midst aK the exhibitions 
Of thy boundless love to me, 
To let my poor neighbours share 
In my plenty and my prayer : 
By thy love to me imparted 
Make me always tender-hearted. 

3 In the lonely house of mourning, 
Through thy weeping family. 

Comfort," medicine, meat, and cloth- 
May I minister to thee ; [ing, 



150 



FOLLOWING 



Might I calm the orphan's cry- 
Make the widow sing for joy. 
And the captive's moan distressing 
Raise to songs of praise and blessing. 

492. T. 39. 

WHAT brought us together, what 
joined oar hearts ? 

The pardon which Jesus, our High- 
priest, imparts : 

'Tis this which cements the disciples 
of Christ, 

Who are into one by the Spirit bap- 
tized. 

2 Is this our hi^h calling, harmo- 

nious to dwell, 

And thus in sweet concert Christ's 
praises to tell, 

In peace and blest union our mo- 
ments to spend, 

And live in communion with Christ 
as our friend?— 

3 O yes, having found in the Lord 

our delight. 
He is our chief object by day and by 
night ; 

This knits us together, no longer we 
roam. 

We all have one Father, and heaven 
is our home. 



493. . T. 159. 

WHEN brethren dwell in unity 

In Jesus' ransom'd fold, 
Join'd by love's ever-sacred tie, 

'Tis pleasant to behold: 
Like dew his grace on them de- 
scends, 

Yea, his rich blessing he commands 
Upon their going out to rest, 
Their coming in is blest. 

2 We tread oh consecrated ground, 

For 'tis his own abode, 
The sparrow here a nest hath found, 

Thine altars, O Lord God ! 
Blest they who to his courts repair, 
To seek him in his house of prayer; 
To such ha will himself reveal, 
His praises they ihn'l tell. 

494. T. 159. 

WE in one covenant are join'd, 

And one in Jesus are ; 
With voices and with hearts com- 
bined 

His praise we will declare ; 
In doctrine and in practice one. 
We '11 love and serve the Lord alone ; 
With one accord sound forth his 

praise, 
Till we shall see his face. 



XXIV. FOLLOWING JESUS, AND BEARING HIS REPROACH. 



495 * T. 230. 

JESUS, Lord most great and glo- 
rious, 

Reward and crown of the victorious, 
Restorer of lost paradise ; 

We appear with supplication, 

Before thee, God of our salvation. 
And send to thee our fervent cries : 

O TiOid onr righteousness, 

'Tis thy delight to bless ; 
We desire it. 

Come then, for we 

Belong to thee, 

And bless us inexpressibly. 



2 O thou well-spring of salvation. 
We pray thee us to form and fashion 

According to thy blessed mind ; 
We, by nature ^poil'd and marred, 
Were from that happy life debarred, 

Which in ihy fellowship we find: 
By thy almighty power 
Support us evermore, 

Thou life's fountain: 
Without thy aid we can't proceed, 
Be thou oar help in time of need. 

3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, 
They shall the realm of heaven in- 

herit, [bliss; 
Free grace is theirs and endless 



JESUS. 



iol 



While all those who place reliance ! 
On their own works and bid defiance i 

To grace, will of salvation miss : ! 
O may we all of thee 
Learii true humility, , 

Lowly Jesus I j 
May we despise 

All earthly joys ! 
For thee, the pearl of greatest price. 

4 They that mourn, blest is their ■ 

station, | 

They find abundant consolation, ! 

Since Jesus first that path did j 

tread; | 

He prevailed while he suffer"d. ! 

And now to us that cup is offer'd, j 

By which himself was perfected : 
We can in no respect 

Here constant joy expect, j 

Here is v> eeping ; i 

At the Lamb's feast I 

Is perfect rest, 1 
Here is a vale of tears at best. 



.5 Blessed are the meek in spirit, 
They shall, saith Christ, the earth 
inherit; (here; 

Their life is hid v>ith him while 
Yet they by their conversation 
Aftbrd a striking demonstration. 

That they in Christ true riches 
And as the Lamb of God (share : 
The greatest meekness show'd, 

His disciples 
His path pursue. 
And as 'tis due 

Show in their conduct meekness too. 

n Blessed, who without cessation 
Hunger and thirst for that salvation, 

Which flows from Christ's pure 
righteousness ; 
They are filPd and satisfied, 
With richest dainties are supplied, 

Who long and pant for saving 
Christ's body and his blood (grace ; 
Prove their life-giving food; 

Thereby nourish'd,^ 
From year to year 
They thrive, and bear 
Fruits that to him well-pleasing are. 

7 All the merciful are blessed; 
For they, when in their turn dis- 
tressed. 

Shall mercy find most certainly ; 
Water to the poor afforded 
Is an act of love recorded. 

And is rewarded generously : 



Who to the indigent 
Doth prove beneficent, 

He is blessed ; 
But wo to them 
Who scorn the same, 
For God remembers not their name. 

8 All the pure in heart are blessed; 
Of joys unspeakable possessed. 

They shall behold their God in 
peace: 

They who faithful have remained 
To Jesus, and preserved unstained 

The garments of his righteousness, 
Shall once obtain the grace, 
To see him face to face : 

I entreat thee, 
Impart to me 
That purity, 

Dear Jesus, which I trace in thee. 

9 They are objects of God's favour, 
Who peace unceasingly endeavour 

Among their neighbours to main- 
tain": 

As his children them he owneth, 
He with success their labour crown- 
eth; (gain: 

Such souls the choicest blessings 
Love is the character 
Of each true folivOner 

Of our Saviour : 
May he through grace 
Make us always" 
Intent upon promoting psace. 

10 Blest are they who suffer gladly 
For doing good and living godly, 

Who Jesus for their pattern take : 
Yea, who bear their cross with 
meekness, (weakness. 
Suffering with patience, 'midst all 

Ani earthly joys for him forsake ; 
For Jesus' help and love 
Their consolation prove : 

They v. ho freely 
For him will bear 
Reproach, while here, 
At last shall in his glory share. 

11 Blest are they who are despised, 
In scornful manner stigmatised, 

And for their Saviour's sake de- 
famed : 

As the bride deems it an honour 
To take the bridegroom's name upon 
her. 

Should we of Jesus be ashamed? 
Far, far be this from us; 
Welcome, reproach and cross ; 



FOLLOWING 



We are Christians, 
Who follow thee, 
Lord, cheerfully 

Through honour and through infamy. 

12 Gracious Lord, who by thy pas- 
sion 

And death hast gained our salvation, 
O may we all thy name confess; 

May we be by faith united 

To thee, who hast us all invited. 
To share eternal happiness : 

Constrain us by thy love. 

In all we do to prove 
Faithful followers, 

Dear Lord, of thee ; 

And grant that we 

May ever love thee ardently. 

496 * T. 11. 

HOLY Lamb and Prince of peace, 
Hear my soul implore thy grace ; 
Grant that my behaviour may 
Meekness, such as thine, display. 

2 O that I may faithfully 
To thy voice obedient be ; 
Vnlia It, steadfast, may my love 
In the liardest trials prove. 

3 Kepp thou me, a feeble child, 
Sob r, watchful, undefiled; 
That vvhere'er thy steps I see 
Simply 1 may follow thee, 

4 Thou the great victorious Lamb, 
Wlio all hosts of hell o'ercame. 
Grant that by thy blood I may 
Conqueror be till thy great day. 

5 When thou shalt on Zion stand. 
May I be at thy right hand, 
Clot'^ed in the glorious dress 

Of thy spotless righteousness. 

497 * T. 11. 

O MY soul, mark every word 
Of tUy kind and gracious Lord: 
When he calls, without delay 
Willingly his call obey. 
2 Hath he ought to say to thee, 
An attentive scholar be ; 
Doth he chasten thee, as son, 
'Tis deserved, humbly own. 

498. T. 596. 

O TELL me no more 
Of this world's vain store ; 
The time for such trifles with me 
now is o'er. 



2 A country I 've found, 
Where true joys abound ; 

To dwell I'm determined on that 
happy ground. 

3 The souls that believe, 
In paradise live: 

And me in that number will Jesus 
receive. 

4 My soul, don't delay, 
He calls thee away : 

Rise, follow thy Saviour, and bless 
the glad day. 

5 No mortal doth know 
What he can bestow, 

What light, strength, and comfort; 
go, follow him, go. 

6 Perhaps, with the aim 
To honour his name, 

1 may do some service, poor dust 

though I am. 

7 Yet this is confess'd, 
T count it most blest. 

As at the beginning in him to find 
rest. 

8 And when I'm to die. 
Receive me, I '11 cry, 

For life everlasting for me thou didst 
buy. 

9 So closely in mind 
To Jesus I'm join'd. 

He 'II not live in glory and leave me 
behind. 

10 Lo, this is the race 

I'm running through grace 
Henceforth, till admitted to see my 
Lord's face. 

499.* T. 26. 

LORD Jesus, 'tis with us thy aim. 
That soul and body should be thine, 
O take our hearts, and us incline 
To be devoted to thy name. 

2 What love can be compared with 

thine ? 

Who has to us so jusl a claim 

As thou who didst our souls redeem, 

And for us leave thy throne divine 7 

3 Go, all ye wise, without control 
Your empty notions still pursue ; 
Jesus alone I have in view, (soul. 
This powerful magnet draws my 



JESUS. 



154 



-1 A subject I of Christ my King ; 
And though I poor and helpless be, 
Yet all around shall plainly see. 
My Saviour is my every thing. 

5 Thee I adore, most gracious Lord ; 
Grant that my walk in truth maybe 
At all times pleasing unto thee, 
Directed by thy holy word. 

6 My King, thy noble statutes WTite 
Upon the table of my heart ; 

Thy grace and truth to me impart, 
And let thy law be my delight. 

500 * T. 83. 

JESUS Christ, thou Leading-star, 
Thy great name we praise and 

From believers be it far (hallow: 
Any other guide to follow : 

Thou, Lord, if we walk in light, 

Will direct our steps aright. 

2 Christians are not here below 
To enjoy earth'? transient treasure; 

After Christ they 're called to go : 
His reproach they count a plea- 

Under manifold distress, (sure; 

Through the narrow gate they press. 

601.* T. 26. 

THOU meek and patient Lamb of 
God, 

Who can by faith thy sufferings see. 
And not devote himself to thee, 
His life and every drop of blood. 
'2 Thy dying love doth justly claim 
That I should live unto th3''p aise. 
Yea, gladly share in thy disgrace, 
And suffer freely for thy name. 

502. T. 22. 

IF father, mother, children, wife, 
Houses, or lands, or aught in life, 
Delude thy heart, that thou desist 
From faiih and love to Jesus Christ. 

2 His words with due attention hear: 
My cross whoever will not bear, 
And all forsake to follow me, 

He cannot my disciple be. 

3 First let us duly count the cost. 
And then in Jesus place our trust ; 
If we on him alone depend. 

He 'midst all trials proves our friend. 



4 If once the plough in hand we take, 
Preserve us, Lord , from looking back: 
O let us through thy aiding grace, 
Pursue our course with steadiness. 

5 On those who faithful prove to 

death, 

And show by v/orks of love their 
faith, 

A crown of life thou once vilt place. 
Before thy Father them confess. 

503.* T. 90. 

MY yoke, saith Christ, upon you 
take. 

Serve me 'midst oppression ; 
The world and all its joys forsake, 

And shun no tribulation: 
Come, follow me, and humbly bear 
My cross, and in my sufferings share. 

2 Then let us follow Christ our Lord, 

Both soul and body offering. 
Be ch 'erfully with one accord, 

Partakers of his suffering; 'ness, 
For they who show true faithful- 
Shall gain a rich reward of grace. 

604. T. 243. 

A>iIDST tribulation 

We follow our Saviour, 
Whose name and profession 

We '11 honour for ever ; 
His shame we bear and gladly share. 

2 We in every nation 
Will boldly confess him. 

Wake known his s: Ivation, 

Yea, serve him and bless him, 
And him adore for evermore. 

3 Our Lord contradiction 
Of sinners endured ; 

Him 'midst all affliction 

We follow, assured 
That v/e at last with him shall rest, 

505.* T. 16. 

CROSS, reproach, and tribulation, 
Ye to me are welcome guests, 
When I have this consolation, 
That my soul in Jesus rests. 



155 



FOLLOWING JESUS. 



2 Tha reproach of Christ is glorious ; 
Those who here his burden bear, 

In ths end shall prove victorious, 
And eternal glory share. 

3 Christ, our ever-blessed Saviour, 
Bore for us reproach and shame, 
Now as conqueror lives for ever, 
And we conquer in his name. 

4 Bear then the reproach of Jesus, 
Ye who live a life of faith ; 

Bing ye joyful songs and praises, 
Ev'ii in martyrdom and death. 

5 Bonds, and stripes, and tribulation 
Are our honourable crowns; 
Shame is our glorification, 
Gloomy dungeons are as thrones. 

506. T. 22. 

JESUS, and shall it ever be, 
A sinful worm ashamed of thee? 
Foibid it, Lord; thee 1 confess, 
Before both friends and enemies. 

2 Ashamed of Jesus, of my God, 
Who purchased me with his own 

blood, 

Of him who to retrieve my loss, 
Despised the shame, endured the 
cross? 

3 Ashamed of Jesus, of that friend. 
On whom my heavenly hopes de- 
pend ? 

It must not be— be this my shame, 
That I not more revere his name. 

4 Ashamed of Jesus, of my Lord, 
By all heaven's glorious hosts adored? 
No, I will make my boast of thee, 
111 time and in eternity. 

5 And Vv'hen I stand before thy 

tlirone, 

Me 'fore thy heavenly Father own ; 
Then shall the holy angels see 
Thee, Jesus, not ashamed of me. 

507. * T. 14. 

GLORY to God, whose witness train 

Those heroes boM in faith, 
Could smile on pover;y and pain. 

And triumph ev'n in death. 
2 Scorn'd and reviled as was their 

When walking here below, [head. 
Thus in this evil world they led 

A life replete with wo. 



3 With the same faith our bosom 

glows, 

Wherein those warriors stood, 
When in the cruel hands of those 
Who thirsted for the r blood. 

4 God whom we serve, our God can 

save, 

Can damp the scoiching flame, 
Can build an ark, or smooth a wave, 
For such as fear his name. 

5 Yea, should it ev'n to man appear 
At times, as though our Lord 

Forsook his chosen people here, 
At last he '11 help afford. 

6 If but his arm support us still, 
Is but his joy our strength, 

We shall ascend the rugged hill, 
And conquerors prove at length. 

50S.* T. 11. 

RISE, ye followers of the Lamb, 
Serve him 'midst reproach & shame, 
His example keep in view. 
And the narrow path pursue. 

2 O all -wise sublime decree ! 
He assumed humanity, 

Lived on earth de.^pised and poor, 
Died, salvation to procure. 

3 See his faithful Vt'itness train ; 
They endured the cross and pain : 
(Men, the world deserved not,) 
Hard and cheerless was their lot. 

4 Should we not rejoice to see 
Our names in heaven's registry, 
Wi ll the names of those enrolTd, 
Who shall reap an hundred-fold. 

509.* T. 16. 

IN that glorious vest arrayed, 
Wherein we 'fore God can stand, 

We will Jesus undismayed 

Follow% joining heart and hand. 

2 If our all on him w^e venture. 
And, while we on him rely, 

Upon hardest trials enter, 
Needful strength he will supply. 

3 Of our lives we will be careful ; 
While reserved for his use. 

But, when lie demands, unfearful 
Wealth and life for Jesus lose. 



SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 



156 



610* T. 56. 

BLESSED Jesas, : all our hearts ' 
incline [shine : | 

Thee to folio v.- :;: where thy footsteps 
At all times and everywhere 
May our words and actions bear 
A resemblance, gracious Lord, to 
thine. 

511 * T. 54. j 

THE Scifferings of this life's short! 

day I 
Can t be compared with that display ; 
Of glory, which God's heirs shall 

prove, 

When they wh ) Jesas truly love. 

Shall shine above. 

•2 Therefore we "11 fo'low willingly 
Our Saviour in adversity; 
Then, after having safier'd here, ; 
We shall in heaveli his glory share, ' 
Beyond compare. 

512.* T. 5S. 

TO follow Jesus is Ids people's aim, 

Where'er they go, through honour or 
tliro ugh shame ; 

They themselves thrice happy es- 
teem, if favour'd 

In his reproach to share, which is 
Siill savour'd 

With inward joy. 



513.* T. 164. 



HOW gr-at at last my joy will b.^. 

If I have faithful proved 
To Christ, and "midst adversity 

Till my last breath him loved : 
They wiaO reproach here bear, 
In heaven a crown shall wear; 
"Who follow Christ are truly blest, 
For they with him shall ever rest. 



514. T. 159. 

WE covenant with hand and heart,. 

To f r.ow Chr St our Lord ; 
With world, and sin. and self to part,. 

And to obey his word : 
To love each other h3arlily, 
In trath and in sincerity, 
And under cross, reproach and sha^ne 
To glorify his name. 



515.^ T. 155. 



AMEX. yea. Head of thy Chuxh, 
Grant, we pray, this our pe ition ; 
In submission 

To thy will with steady pace, 
In thy ways 

To proceed: if thou attend us, 
Crrss and shame shall not offend u? , 
Tcee we boldly wi:i confess. 



XXV. SELF-KXOWLEDGE. AXD SIGHIXG FOR GRACE. 

516. T. 37. 



THEY that are whole need not 

The good physician ; 
But they who know and feel 

Their" lo;t condrion. 
Bewail their wretched state, 

To Christ appealing, 
Experience of his stripes 

The virtue healing. 



\1 We know, that in our flesh 
Xo good thing dweileth ; 

But with ne'er-failing skiil 
Our wounds he healeth : 

Thus sp rit, body, soul, 
I Th'iUgh poo' and needy. 

Can to r.-joic3 in him 
Be ever ready. 



157 



SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 



517. * T. 228. 

ALAS! we're sinful, vile, and base, 
Yet freely justified by grace: 

A mystery this, concealed 
From all, but those who gladly own : 
This truth to me had ne'er been 
known, 

By flesh and blood revealed; 
O no 1 1 owe— my experience 
And assurance— of salvation 

To the Spirit's operation. 

2 He who in Jesus' death believes, 
From thence all righteousness re- 

And all sanctification : [ceives 
Though stripp'd of every self-made 
Is by the virtue of his blood [good, 

Freed from sin's condemnation; 
Its voice still cries— in his favour ; 
Christ our Saviour for him pleadeth : 

This is all the plea he needeth. 

3 O how enraptured is my heart, 
That in my Jesus I have part ; 

He is my only treasure: 
May 1 for evermore abide 
A member of his chosen bride, 

And live unto his pleasure. 
Oh ! I have joy— at the favour, 
That my Saviour— here already 

Join'd me to the church his body. 

518. * T. 22. 

MY soul before thee prostrate lies, 
To thee, its source, my spirit flies; 
O turn to me thy cheering face ; 
I'm poor, enrich me with thy grace. 

2 Deeply convinced of sin I cry, 
lii thy death, Saviour, let me die ; 

O may the world, may self and pride 
In me henceforth be crucified. 

3 Take full possession of my heart, 
To me thy lowly mind impart ; 
Break nature's bon4s, and let me see, 
He, whom thou free'st, indeed is free. 

4 My heart in thee and in thy ways 
Delights, yet from thy presence 

strays ; 

O keep, I pray, my wavering mind 
Stay'd upon thee, to thee resign'd. 

5 I know that nought in me avails, 
Here all my strength & wisdom fails; 
Who bids a sinful heart be clean? 
Thou only, Saviour of lost men. 



6 Still will I wait, O Lord, on thee, 
Till in thy light the liaht I see. 
Till thou in my behalf appear. 

To banish every doubt and fear. 

7 All my own schemes, each fond 

1 to thy better will resign ; [design 
Impress this deeply on my breast. 
That I in thee am truly blest. 

8 Then ev'n in storms I thee shall 

know. 

My sure support and refuge too; 
In every trial I shall prove 
Assuredly, that God is love. 

519.* T. 121. 

FOR grace I weep and pant, 
Tis mercy that I want ; 

How wretched should I be, 
Did I not Jesus know, 

Who to deliver me 
Sufler'd in my stead, 
In a tomb was laid. 
And rose from the dead. 

2 Could even all the love 
In heavenly hosts above, 

And in the church below. 
At once united prove, 

And in one bosom glow ; 
Jesus' love outweighs ; 
Yea, his boundless grace 
Is beyond all praise. 

3 Love is his nature still; 
In me he will fulfil 

His precious thoughts of peace, 
If I am to his wi 1 

Resign'd in every case ; 
Let him do what's best. 
Then, supremely blest, 
I enjoy true rest. 

4 O my Immanuel, 

My wounded spirit heal ? 

I humbly seek thy face; 
Yea, pungent sorrow feel, 

That I 've abused thy grace : - 
Jesus, pardon me ; 
May I henceforth be 
Faithful unto thee. 

5 O Lord, thy grace impart, 
Refresh and cheer my heart, 

Thy pardoning love display. 
For thou my Saviour art ; 

To me, poor sinner, say : 
Thy reproach is mine. 
All my merit 's thine. 
Take my peace divine. 



SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 



158 



G I know that through thy grace 
Thou wilt my guilt erase, 

And banish all my fear ; 
"Wilt grant to me thy peace, 

And me with patience bear : 
On me grace bestow, 
Jesus, thee to know: 
Amen, be it so. 



520* T. 141. 



1 A?»I a poor sinner, 

This I surely know ; 
And if my dear Saviour 

Did not love me so, 
As ne'er to forsake me, 

Worthless though I be, 
He ere now his mercy 

Had withdrawn from me. 



'2 Grace and a sensation 

Of my sinfulness 
Keep on each occasion 

In me equal pace ; 
While I own ashamed, 

I deserved wrath ; 
I rejoice, reclaimed 

From sin's power by faith. 

3 Jesus, when thy blessings 
Fill my needy heart, 

Fear and anxious doubtings 
Then from me depart ; 

I in thy atonement 
My election trace, 

And rejoice, astonish'd 
At my lot of grace. 

4 Witness true and faithful, 
Christ, the Church's Head, 

All is Yea and Amen 
Thou hast promised : 

As I ara, so take me 
With my worst and best ; 

Ever thine preserve me 
Till with thee I rest. 

5 While we thy past dealings 
Gratefully review, 

'We 're assured, thy mercies 
Are each morning new ; 

And that thou wilt freely 
Give thy promised grace. 

And amidst our weakness 
Form us to thy praise. 



521* T. 141. 

JESUS' love unbounded 

None can e'er explain ; 
Yet, alas, how often 

Do we cause him pain : 
Even those still grieve him, 

Who enjoy his grace, 
And, to him devoted, 

Should show forth his praise. 

2 Lord, thy body's Saviour, 
Comfort us anew ; 

Ah, regard our weeping, 

Thy compassion show : 
Pardon our transgressions, 

Hear our fervent cry, 
And our souls and bodies 

Heal and sanctify. 

3 All our days, O Jesus, 
Hallow unto thee ; 

May our conversation 

To thy honour be : 
Let us all experience, 
To the end of days, 
: Thy reviving presence 
' 'Midst thy chosen race. 

522.* T. 30. 

O MY God, I come oppress'd with 
sadness, 

Fill my troubled soul with joy and 
gladness ; 
In thy salvation, 
>ro where else I find true consola- 
tion. 

2 Faithfully thy Spirit me directed. 
But his warnings I have oft ne- 
glected ; 

Most gracious Saviour, 
Pardon and restore me to thy favour. 

3 I confess, O Lord, with deep con- 

trition 

My unfaithfulness, hear my petition : 

Comfort and bless me, 
With thy gracious presence now re- 
fresh me. 

4 O baptize me with thy fire and 

spirit ; 

Grant me from the fulness of thy 
merit 

True heart's compunction, 
Primitive love, simplicity, and unc- 
tion. 



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160 



5 Give me grace to walk with cir- 
cumspection ; 

Keep me from the wo-ld's and sin's 
infection. 
That my behaviour 

May adorn thy doctrine, gracious 
Saviour. 

523 * T. 16. 

O WHAT would be my condition 
Did not Jesus stand my friend ! 
But his faithful love and mercy 
Keep me from all danger screen'd. 

2 Doth howe'er in my frail nature 
Something stir that is not good, 
And might to my soul prove hurtful, 
Straighf I turn lo Jesus' blood 

?* Straight to Jesus' wounds and 
With believing confidence : [bruises 
Thus I always can find shelter 
From sin's baneful influence. 

4 Lamb of God, display the virtue 
Of thy sanctifying blood; 
Overstream with life and blessing 
Us poor sinners 'fore thee bow'd :— 

5 Sinners, in ourselves uii worthy 
Of the smallest crumb of grace, 
But who f^are of boundless mercy 
Boast, to our Redeemer's praise. 

524.* T. 4. 

WE know that we 're poor, 
And sinful all o'er. 
In us there 's no good ; 
O cleanse us, dear Saviour, in thy 
precious blood. 

2 How wondrous thy love 
And mercy do prove. 
This plainly our faith 

Discerns by thy agony, passion, and 
death. 

3 Lord Jesus, receive 
The thanks we can give ; 
O that to thy praise 

My thoughts, words, and actions 
were hallow'd always. 

4 We all at thy throne 
Now humbly fall down : 
Praise to thee, our God, 

3e brought by us sinners, redeem'd 
with thy blood. 



525. * T. 244. 

WHEN I am conscious truly 

Of my great sinfulness, 
And that so very slowly 

Towards the mark [ press ; 
Nought then can comfort me, 
But Jesus' mercy free, 
And that he b3re witii patience 
My sins upon the tree. 

2 Yea, when I see in spirit 
My Saviour shed his blood, 

That I might life inherit 
And everlasting good ; 

Then I true happiness 

And joy in him possess, 

And eyes with tears flow over 

For lieart-felt thankfulness. 

526. * T. 22. 

WFIILE here on earth we run our 
race. 

We Jesus' love and kindness trace ; 
Our faults are more than we can tell. 
Yet did his mercy never fail. 

2 When we like wandering sheep 

had stray'd, [play'd ; 

His boundless goodness he dis- 
He sought us, worthless as we are, 
And took us in his tender care. 

3 i'i shamed we own our great defect. 
And did not Jesus us protect, 

We should be oft depress'd with 
fears, 

While traversing this vale of tears. 

4 But Jesus' blood and death impart 
True comfort to the needy heart; 
Those who still weak and feeble are. 
He kindly m his arms will bear. 

527. T. 119. 

AT thy feet, f. 
At thy pierced feet I lie ; 
Saviour, mark my heart's contrition 
Listen to each broken sigh; 
Ah, refuse not the petition 
Of a sinner, conscious he 's unclean, 
Full of sin. 

2 Make me clean, 

My whole nature purify; 

Cleanse me in that precious fountain, 

Which by faith I open'd see, 



160 



Standing on the blissfal mountain. 
Where ihou bar'st my sin, my guilt 
and shame, 

Slaughter'd Lamb. :[!: 

3 Look on me, :[[: 

See each painful wound and sore, 
Thou compassionate Physician, 
Speak the word, my sickness cure; 
Wrest me from the sad condition, 
Xnto which transgression brought my 
soul ; Make me whole. 

4 Bid me live, :;!: 

Bid a dying sinner live ; 
Raise, O raise my drooping spirit : 
Then to thee myself I '11 give, 
And, until I heaven inherit. 
Every moment in thy service spend. 
Faithful Friend. ± 



SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 



528. 



T. 14. 



O JESUS, Jesus, my good Lord, 
How wondrous is' thy love, 

Thy patience, pity, tenderness, 
Which I each moment prove. 

2 1 once was wholly dead in sin, 
And ignorant of thee, 

And lived contentedly therein, 
Nor knew thy love to me. 

3 But thine all-seeing eye then 

view'd. 
And mark'd my every way, 
Me still in tender love pursued. 
Who oft from thee did stray. 

4 Yet O how faithless is my mind, 
How apt to turn aside. 

And wander in its own deceits 
Of reasoning and of pride. 

5 How doth the old corruption strive 
And fight to reign again ; 

There 's surely not a heart like mine. 
So wretched, dark, and vain. 

6 Thou Friend of sinners, love me 
The pooresr and the worst ; (still, 

Where sin aboundeth, well I know, 
Thy grace aboundeth most. 

7 Yet let me not thy grace abuse, 
And sin because thou 'rt good : 

But let thy love fill me with shame. 
That I so long withstood. 

8 On me, my King, exert thy power, 
Make all things"pass away; 

Create all new, draw me to thee 
Still nearer every day, 



ici 



9 Thou know'st which way to rec- 
Each stubborn ill within, (tify 

How to subdue my every thought, 
And conquer all that 's sin. 

10 Chastise me Avhen I do amiss ; 
O might no thought arise 

Which is displeasing unto thee ; 
Of grace send fresh supplies. 

11 Impress thy wounds upon ray 

heart, 

And all thy bitter pain ; 
Abide in me for evermore, 
And constant victorv gain. 



629. 



T. 68. 



O LAMB of God, who wast for sin- 
ners slain. 

That they might pardon, life, and 
bliss obtain. 

Give me to experience thy great sal- 
vation, 

And in my heart O fix thy habitation 
For evermore. 

2 Thou know'st my inmost soul, I 've 

nought to boast. 
And without thee should be for ever 
lost: 

When I am neglectful, thou dost re- 
prove me, 

Yet I am well assured that thou dost 
love me, For thou forgivest. 

3 How glad am I that thou so gra- 

cious art, 
That thou dost bless my sinful, 

worthless heart, 
And canst with such patience bear 

my behaviour; 
O we'rt thou not exactly such a 

Saviour, What should I do ? 



530. 



T. 151. 



COME, faithful Shepherd, bind aie 

With cords of love to thee. 
And evermore remind me 

That ihou hast died for me : 
O may thy holy Spirit 

Set this before mine eyes, 
That I thy death and merit 

Above all else may prize. 

2 Am I of my salvation 
Assured through thy love ; 

Misht I on each occasion 
To thee more faithful prove ; 



161 



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162 



Hast thou my sins forgiven, 
Then, leaving things behind, 

May I press on to heaven. 
And bear the prize in mind. 

3 Thou, Lord, wilt not forsake me, 

Though I am oft to blame ; 
As thy reward, O take me 

Anew, just as I am : 
Grant me henceforth, dear Saviour, 

While in this vale of tears. 
To look to thee, and never 

Give way to anxious fears. 

531. T. 106. 

AH ! Lord, how apt am I to stray 
From thee, how prone to lust and 
pride ; 

Nature oft strives to bear the sway, 
And turn my heart from thee aside: 
Yet such vile, wretched sinners are 
The objects of thy love and care. 

2 Forbid, O Lord, each vain desire, 
Bind my affections to thy cross ; 

duench all the sparks of nature's fire. 

May I count all for thee but loss : 
Lord Jesus, tear each idol down. 
Thy love within my heart enthrone. 

3 O Jesus, wipe away my tears, 
Be unto me a healing balm ; 

Warm thou my heart, dispel my 
fears, 

And speak the tempest to a calm : 
Remove the maladies of sin. 
And in thy blood O wash me clean. 

4 r gladly will show forth thy praise, 
If thou wilt gird me with thy 

power. 

And sing the glories of thy grace. 

Until my pilgrimage be o'er ; 
With hallow'd fire inspire my tongue. 
And love shall be my endless song. 

532. T. 22. 

VAIN are all efforts made to trace 
The way to life and happiness. 
Before 'tis on our mind impress'd, 
That Jesus is our only rest, 

2 By my own strength I can't pro- 
cure 

True rest, nor even feel I'm poor ; 
Strive I, great comforts to obtain, 
instead of joy I've nought but pain. 



3 He shows me how from him I rove, 
And court my neighbour's praise and 

love, 

How self-will raises discontent 
Against my Saviour's government. 

4 How soon, when Satan tempts, I 

start. 

Pass by convictions in my heart, 
Let my first love and zeal abate, 
Fall, and my very fall forget. 

5 When, fill'd with humble shame, I 

feel 

That he hath patience with me still ; 

1 sink abased before his face, 

And thank him for his boundless 
grace. 

6 Search out, discover, and erase, 
Whatever is not to thy praise ; 

All that might an obstruction prove 
To thy blest purposes of love. 

7 Complete thy work, my gracious 

King, 

My heart into subjection bring ; 
Destroy, I pray, the carnal mind. 
And make me quite to thee resign'd. 

533. T. 22. 

FROM my own works at last I cease 
For God alone can give me peace ; 
Fruitless my toil, and vain my care, 
Of my own strength I must despair. 

2 Lord, I despair myself to heal, 
I see my sin, but cannot feel 
True sorrow, till thy Spirit show 
My unbelief, the source of wo. 

3 'Tis thine alone to change the 

heart. 

Thou only canst good gifts impart ; 

I therefore will my heart resign 

To thee, O cleanse and seal it thine. 

4 With humble faith on thee I call, 
My light, my life, ray Lord, my all ; 
1 wait, O Lord, to hear thee say, 
My blood hath wash'd thy sins away. 

5 Speak, gracious Lord, my sickness 

cure. 

Make my infected nature pure ; 
Peace, righteousness, and joy im- 
part. 

And give thyself unto my heart. 



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163 



534. T. 106. 

0 JESUS, could I always keep 
My eye on thee the living way, 

1 then, tho' once a wandering sheep, 
Should no more err or run astray ; 
But wheresoever thou goest, I 
Should follow thee, not asking why. 

2 O that I never might forget 
What thou hast suffer'd for my sake, 
To save my soul, and make me meet 
Once of thy glory to partake : 

O might I oft in spirit see 
How^ thou wast crucified for me. 

3 But, gracious Lord, when I reflect 
How oft I've turned my eye from 

thee; 

How treated thee with cold neglect, 
And listen'd to the enemy ; 
And yet to find thee still the same, 
This fills my soul with humble shame. 

4 Astonish'd at thy feet I fall. 

Thy love exceeds my highest thought; 
Henceforth be thou my All in all, 
Thou, who with blood my soul hast 
bought : 

May I henceforth more faithful 
prove, 

And ne'er forget thy dying love. 



535. T. 79. 

WHEN, having been with guilt op- 
prest, 

My wandering spirit findeth rest 

Through Jesus' pardoning grace, 
Then I by faith can call him mine, 
My needy soul doth then incline 
To be in Mary's happy place. 

2 My prayer is, Jesus, let me hear 
Thy voice which can instruct and 
cheer 

My poor and worthless heart; 
For should I cease thy words to obey, 
And from thy blessed presence stray. 

Nature would soon its power as- 
sert. 



3 A single eye, a faithful heart. 
Dear Jesus, to thy child impart, 
In every trying hour ; 



Reason's tormenting thoughts pre- 
vent. 

Still keep my eye on th?e intent. 
Till sight my faith and hope 
o'erpower. 

536. T. 22. 

LORD Jesus, my most faithful 
Friend, 

Thy aid unto thy child extend 
In each temptation's trying hour ; 
That sin may not my heart o'er- 
power. 

2 That spark enkindled in my heart 
Preserve unquench'd, tho' all the art 
Of world and Satan be combined 
To make me leave my matchless 

friend. 

3 O let thy Spirit stay with me, 

To groan and speak my wants to 
thee ; 

SLill let him show my every need. 
And that in thee I 'm help'd indeed. 

4 Thy faithfulness I oft have proved 
In countless trials quite unmoved; 
Thy grace alone can me preserve, 
When my frail heart from thee would 

swerve. 

537. T. 14. 

GRACIOUS Redeemer, Lamb of God, 
I thirst alone for thee ; 

1 long to enjoy thy saving grace, 
And taste thy mercy free. 

2 For mercy, mercy, Lord, I ask ; 
This is the total sum : 

Mercy, good Lord, is all my suit ; 
O let thy mercy come. 

3 Search me, O God, and know my 

heart, 

Try me, and know each thought: 
On me look down in mercy. Lord, 
Whom thou with blood hast 
bought. 

4 My faithless heart, O gracious 
Correct with gentle hand : CLord. 

In every danger help afford, 
Alone I cannot stand. 

5 Without thy favour while I live 
Life but a burden is : 

Nought else can satisfaction give, 
Experience shows me this, 

6 Haste then, O Lord, to thee I pray; 
Impart to me thy grace, 

That when this life is fled away 
In heaven I may have place. 



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SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 



164 



538. T. 96. 

AH, give me, Lord, myself to feel, 
My inbred misery reveal ; 
Ah, give me, Lord, I still would say. 
A lieart to mourn, a heart to pray : 
My business this, my only care. 
My life, my every breath be prayer. 

2 Father, I want a thankful heart; 

1 wish to taste how good thou art, 
To plunge into thy mercy's sea, 
And comprehend thy love to me 
More fully with the saints below, 
Till I, as I am known, shall know. 

539. T. 159. 

WITH what unwearied faithfulness, 
Lord, hast thou follow'd me ; 

Though I, regardless of thy grace, 
In darkness stray'd from thee : 

How heavy hung the dismal cloud, 

How did distresses on me crowd ; 

And f, despairing of relief. 

In thee had no belief. 

2 But thou, my kind, almighty friend. 
Didst sin's dominion quell, 

My misery and confusion end. 

And every cloud dispel : 
One look, cast at the throne of grace, 
One smile complacent from thy face. 
Assures me, that thy mercy free 
Is not withdrawn from me. 



540. T. I.'j9. 

MY case to thee is fully known, 

On thee I cast my care : 
Dear Saviour, that thy will be done 

In me, is a'l my prayer : 
O may I harbour in my breast 
rJo thought that cannot bear the test 
When thou discover'st by thy light 
To me what is not right. 

2 Reality and st lid ground. 

Firm root in thee to gain : 
To feel thy precious blood hath 
drown'd 
Wliatever gives thee pain : 
'Tis this I want, nor can I be 
Content, till I am one with thee, 
Until my life is hid in thine, 
Till thou art wholly mine. 



541. T. 159. 

HOW needful, strictly to enquire 
And ask our hearts each day. 

Doth Jesus' love me still inspire, 
My thoughts and actions sway ? 

Am I a branch in Christ the vine 

Am I his own, and is he mine ? 

Do I by faith unto him cleave, 

And to his honour live ? 

2 The Spirit's witness, full and clear, 

Will state the real case. 
And either draw a contrite tear. 

Or thanks unfeigned raise ; 
Hence will the consequence ensue, 
Tliat the full purpose we renew. 
To run in faith the appointed race, 
Supported by his grace. 

542. T. 11. 

THEY who know our Lord indeed, 
Find in him a friend in netd, 
And behold in Jesus' face 
Nought but mercy, truth, and grace. 

2 They can cast by faith their care 
On that Lord who heareth prayer ; 
And when they to him draw nigh. 
He doth all their wants supply. 

3 They who him their Saviour 

know, 

Lowly at his footstool bow ; 
They to whom his name is dear, 
Greatly to offend him fear. 

4 O how wondrous is his love 
To all, who his goodness prove ; 
Deep abasement, heavenly joy, 
Their alternate thoughts employ. 

5 Wonders without end we see, 
Countless mercies great and free : 
Lord, accept our thanks and praise. 
For thy goodness, truth, and grace. 

543. T. 14. 

WITHOUT a consciousness within 

Of poverty and need, 
An humblinjT sense of guilt and sin, 

We are not poor indeed. 

2 But all who know themselves 
Are ready to confess, (aright, 

Instructed by the Spirit's light, 
Their utter helplessness. 



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SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 



165 



3 How greatly lie forgiveness wants, 
Tlie contrite sinner knows; 

With inward spirit's ardour pants 
In Christ to find repose. 

4 Who is so full of tenderness 
And patience, as thou, Lord? 

But I must own witii shame, alas, 
loft transgress thy w'ord. 

5 Oh, from ray heart, God Holy Ghost, 
This suit I make to thee : 

Show me how much my ransom cost. 
How great my poverty. 

544. ^ T. 22. 

O LORD, 'fore thee abased I fall. 
And on thy name for mercy call ; 
The faults indeed are numberless, 
Which humbly 1 to thee confess. 

2 I give myself to thee anew, 
My soul and body are thy due : 
Form me into thy likeness here, 
By means, or gentle or severe. 

3 Grant that I may henceforth to 

thee 

More faithful and obedient be : 
Omay thy blood and righteousness 
My beauty be, my glorious diess. 

545. T. 36. 

THY love unchanging is our conso- 
lation, 

Thy patience and long suffering our 
salvation, 

O thou, our yesterday, to-day, and 
ever Most faithful Saviour. 

•2 Thy purposes of love remain un- 
shaken. 

Though we, alas, our vows have oft 

forsaken : 
Forgive, bear with us, grant us thy 

direction And kind protection. 
3 As a thick cloud let all our sins be 

blotted 

Out of thy book, that nothing past 

be noted ; 
As children chasten us when we are 

failing, Heal us when ailing. 

546. T. 141. 

SINCE we, though unworthy, 

Through electing grace, 
'Midst thy ransom d people 

Have obtain'd a place : 



Lord, may we be faithful 

To our covenant found, 
To thee, as our Shepherd, 

And thy flock fast bound. 

2 While we, deeply humbled, 
Own we 're oft to blame, 

This abides our comfort. 

Thou art still the same ; 
In thee all the needy 

Have a friend most dear. 
Whose love and forbearance 

Unexampled are. 

3 Hear the joint petition 
We present to thee. 

Whose unbounded mercy 

Is our only plea : 
All that is displeasing 

Unto thee, forgive ; 
More to thy name's glory 

May we henceforth live. 

547. T. 244. 

WITH sin oppress'd and wearied, 

O whither can we turn ?— 
To him who hath declared. 

Blessed are they that mourn: 
He only can console 

The needy, sin-sick soul: 
Xone e'er to him for succour 

Applied, but was made whole. 

2 Then to your great Physician 

Without reseive draw nigh ; 
He knows your sad condition, 

Will turn ycur tears to joy : 
If we to him approach, 

By faith his garments touch. 
That power from him proceedetli 

To heal, we can avouch. 

548. T. 218. 

WHEN on thy goodness. Lord, we 
ponder. 

And think how we thy love return. 
We sink before thee, lost in wonder, 
O'er our ingratitude we mourn : 
We thy long-suffering and compas- 
sion, 

To us display'd, account salvation, 
With contrite hearts our sins con- 
fess; 

O grant us still thy kind forbearance 
And love unchanging to experience : 
Refresh our souls with pardoning 
grace. 



SELF-KNOWLEDGE. 



166 



554 * T. 23. 

1 AM needy, yet forgiven ; 
With tby blood my heart enliven : 
Give me, Jesus, of thy passion 
An abiding, deep impression. 

2 With new grace, dear Lord, array 

me, [vey me ; 

And from strength to strength con- 
For thy service make me leady, 
Sanctify both soul and body. * 



649. T. 14. 

1 KNOW the weakness of my soul. 
But Jesus is my stay ; 

My kind Redeemer hath engaged 
To lead me in his way. 

2 For ever he abides the same, 
Though I to chmge am prone; 

My welfare always he promotes. 
Who chose me for his own. 

550. T. 22. 

THE more I know of Jesus' grace , 
The more distinctly I can trace, 
How much is yet not right within, 
How much is unsubdued of sin. 

2 Long this was from my sight con- 
ceaPd, 

Till by the Spirit's light reveal'd 
I by that light alone can see 
My danger and my remedy. 

551. * T. 97. 

WHATE'ER I am, what'erl do, 
'Tis grace I must ascribe it to; 
This can alone my heart preserve; 
For I'm so liable to swerve, 
That ev'n the grace which thou to- 
day bestow'st. 
If not renew'd to-morrow, might be 
lost. 

552. T. 590. 

THE worst of evils we can name 

Is an unfaithful heart : 
May none among us from our Lord 

Be tempted to depart ; 
Our human frailty need not lead 

Our souls from him astray ; 
For he the needful strength imparts 

To walk the narrow way. 

553. * T. 590. 

FEAR not, without reserve disclose 

The fest'ring sores of sin : [knows ; 
Your case the Lord your healer 

His blood can wash you clean : 
There is a balm in Gilead, 

To cure the sin-sick soul : 
None e'er to Chri-t for refuge fled 

But was by him made whole. 



555. * T. 214. 

THOUGH by nature T 'm defiled, 
Jesus' blood ha*h made me clean ; 

He my sin-sick soul hath healed : 
Yea, though traces still remain 

Of my former sad condition, 
Whsn to him for help I cry, 
He 10 soothe my grief is nigh; 

Lord, remain my kind physician, 

I, thy patient, then am sure 

Thou wilt work a thorough cure. 

556. T. 97. 

O LAMB of God, for sinners slain. | 
Our souls from misery to regain, 
How blest are they who truly see 
Their weakness, who derive from 

thee [dispense, 
The mercies which thou freely dost { 
And look to thee with filial confi- i 

dence. !i 

557. * T. 79. I 

LORD, shouldst thou be induced l' 
To ask, how we have used 

Thy precious gifts and grace, 
And into judgment enter i 
With us, we durst not venture 

To plead : our faults are number- 
less. 

558. * T. 22. 

ALTHOUGH my deep depravity 
Oft causeth me to mourn and sigh; 
My hope to prosper for the Lord 
Doth heart-felt joy to me afford ;— 

2 Till to that happy fold I 'm led, 
Which with celestial joy is fed, 
And of life's fountain drini^s above, 
In endless bliss and perfect love. 



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XXVI. OF SAXCTIFICATION. 



569.* T. 58. 

THE Lamb of God, who saves us by 

his death, 
Is made unto us holiness by faith ; 
Nought besides availeth, since our 

Creator 

Became a man, assuming human 
nature, To ransom us. 

2 To Jesus Christ is due eternal 

praise, 

For our high calling in these gospel- 
days ; 

What divine enjoyment and conso- 
lation 

Do we now gain from Jesus' incar- 
nation And bitter death, 

3 If we in Jesus' saving name be- 

lieve, 

And pardon of our sins from him 
receive ; 

With his blood besprinkled and 

cleansed truly, 
In soul and body we are render'd 

holy, And have his mind. 

4 And thus by faith we live, and yet 

not we, 

But Christ lives in us so effectually. 
That, by him renewed and actuated, 
We are in him unto good works 
created, And grow in grace. 

560.* T. 126. 

THIS yields true joy and pleasure 
To Christ, when with one voice 

His people in their measure 
Exalt his sacrifice, 

And praise him for the wounds, 
which he 
Received for our redemption 

Upon the accursed tree. 

2 Of his complete salvation 

We witness here below. 
And gladly m ike confession, 

Resolved nought else to know : 
God in his wisdom did ordain, 

That lost, repenting sinners 
His righteousness should gain. 



3 No holiness availe:h 
With God, but this alone; 

The holy Spirit sealeth 
This truth, that in the Son 

By faith we're freely justified, 
And gain sanctification, 

Because for us he died. 



561.* T. 22. 

JESUS, the church's Lord and head, 
O mayst thou o'er thy flock be glad, 
Whom thou, while sinners, by thy 
blood 

Hast ransom'd and brought nigh to 
God. 

2 Since thou our wretched, lost 

estate 

In mercy didst commiserate, 

And feeble flesh and blood assume, 

To save us from the wrath to come: 

3 We are, if we in thee believe, 
And from thy fulness grace receive, 
Cleansed and sanctified by thee, 
And serve thy name acceptably. 

4 Renew'd in heart, w^e 're then in- 

clined 

To live according to thy mind : 
Can we do good— with cheerfulness 
We do it, and give thee the praise. 

.5 Whatever honours thee, our Lord, 
What 's called virtue in thy word, 
Is honest, lovely, pure, and just, 
By faith in thee is then produced. 

6 Preserve, O Lord, our garments 

pure. 

Keep us from every harm secure ; 
Our members render through thy 
grace 

Blest instruments of righteousness. 

7 May spirit, soul, and body be 
A pleasing sacrifice to thee; 

Thy name we bear, our hearts thou 

know'st, 
In thee alone we place our trust. 



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562.* T. 11. 

PRAISE to Christ the Son of God, 
Who assumed our flesh and blood ; 
Since he death for us endured, 
And eternal life procured. 

2 When we see our names enroll'd 
'Mongst the sheep of Jesus' fold, 
Wond'ring, we ourselves confess 
Undeserving of such grace. 

3 And when we explore the end, 
Why our Lord would condescend 
To assume humanity. 

Us thereby to sanctify : 

4 And rellect on all the pain 
Which for us he did sustain. 
On his labours, sorrows, cares. 

On his tears and fervent prayers,— 

5 Poverty, and every want, 
To our nature incident, 
Which he bore, and which for us 
Are all meritorious: — 

6 Then through his enabling grace 
We with joy can run our race. 
While we h'im in memory bear, 
Who was tempted as we are. 

7 Yea, 'midst failings numberless 
We rejoice that we are his ; 
And if we his word obey, 

Each of us may cleanse his way. 

8 Though the outward mark and scar 
Of the fall doth still appear, [yoke, 
Yet we 're freed from sin's hard 
Since our bonds and chains he broke. 

9 Mighty God, we humbly pray. 
Let thy power so bear the sway, 
That in all things we may show 
That we in thy likeness grow. 

10 Grant that all of us may prove. 
By obedience, faith and love, 
That our hearts to thee are given, 
That our treasure is in heaven. 

11 May it in our walk be seen, 
That we have v^^ith Jesus been, 
That as king o'er us he reigns. 
And unrival d sway maintains. 

12 Then shall we in every state, 
Soul and body dedicate 

Unto him who for us died. 
Till with him we're glorified. 



56y.* T. 14. 



HOW can a sinner here below 

Be pleasing unto God ? 
By his own righteousness ?— O no ' 

Alone through Jesus' blood. 

2 When through his merits we obtain 
The gift of pardoning grace, 

A sanctified heart we gain, 
And walk in holiness. 

3 If any thing in us appears 
Unlike to Jesus' mind, 

To own it with repenting tears 
Ah ! may we be inclined. 

4 A child of God for ever pants 
More like his Lord to be : 

Tho' with conviction siill he grants, 
That none is good but HE. 

5 Oft as in spirit Christ he views, 
This is his humble cry, 

Which he continually renews; 
As thou wast, O were I !— 

6 Whate'er is carnal, thro' thy grace 
In me be mortified; 

Thus, clothed in thy righteousness 
I shall in thee abide. 



564 * T. 185. 

HE who striveth for sanctification, 
And is unrenew'd in heart. 

Feeling yet a secret condemnation, 
Since with sin he stiil takes part ; 

He who hath not yet in Christ be- 
lieved. 

Pardon in his blood, and peace re- 
ceived ; 

Hath not found that holiness 
Which adorns a child of grace. 

2 But how happy is the soul that 
cleaveth 
To the Friend of sinners poor; 
And with humble confidence be- 
lieveth. 
My diseases he can cure ; 
While with shame confessing, that 
by nature [ture, 
He throughout is a depraved crea- 
I By the blood of Christ applied, 
j He is cleansed and purified. 



SANCTIFICATION. 



169 



665 * 



T. 151. 



WHO through Christ's blood remis- 

Of all his sins hath gain'd, (sion 
And without intermission 

With Jesus hath remain'd; 
To true sanctification 

Attains through Jesus' grace, 
And in his conversation 

Shows forth his matchless praise. 

2 Our pleasure and our duty, 

Though opposite before, ' 
Since we have seen his beauty. 

Are join'd to part no more; 
It is our highest pleasure, 

No less than duty's call. 
To love him beyond measure, 

And serve him with our all. 



567. 



T. 685. 



666. 



T. 166. 



THOU, Jesus, more than thirty years 

In deep humiliation, 
Hast lived on earth, thy prayers and 
tears 

Have purchased our salvation ; 
Thou hast, till yielding up thy 
breath. 

Unheard of pains sustained. 
In soul and body felt our death, 
And life for us regained. 

2 O what a privilege is this, 

That man, though falTn by nature, 
May thro' thy grace know what it is 

To be a happy creature ; 
Heard by thy stripes and wounds 
from sin 

And Satan's power released, 
Fill'd with thy love & peace within. 

And thus to new life raised. 

3 Thou chosest us to show thy praise 
In all our conversation, 

As witnesses of blood-bought grace, 
Each in his call and station ; 

This is our covenant's only ground, 
• To yield thee soul and body : 

In life and death to thee we 're 
And for thy service ready, (bound, 

4 How precious are thy thoughts of 
O'er us, if but attained! (peace 

O may we steadfast run our race. 
Till we the crown have gained : 

Grant we may never fall asleep, 
But, in faith persevering, 

Oijr lamps may always burning keep. 
Until thy blest appearing. 



BLE?SED Jesus, Vv^e implore thee, 
Let us. cleansed and purified, 

Walk in grace and truth before thee. 
And in thee by faith abide ; 
Sanstified 

Both in body and in mind, 

2 Unto us thy name's sweet savour 
Is as ointment poured forth; 

In thine eyes we have found favour. 
Tho' depraved and void of worth ; 
And thy banner 
Over us is love divine. 

3 Xow the conflict is decided, 

We count all things else but loss ; 
What with thee oaf hearts divided 

Now is nailed to thy cross; 
We will glory :l: 
In the wounded Lamb of God. 

4 We will dwell on Calvary's moun- 

tain. 

Where the flocks of Zion feed ; 
Oft resort unto the fountain. 

Open'd when the Lord did bleed ; 
Thence deriving :)■: 
Grace, and life, and holiness. 

o There with trimmed lamps we 'II 
tarry, 

Till the Lord comes from on high, 
Watch in prayer and ne'er be Vv'eary. 

But await the midnight cry : 
Haste to meet him, 
Lo, the Bridegroom draweth nigh. 

6 On that day of consummation 
May we sinners mercy find. 

Saved with complete salvation. 
And not one be left behind; 
As wise virgins :l; 

May we ihen before thee stand. 



568.^ 



T. 185. 



WITH new life endow'd by Christ 
our Saviour. 
Might we to this world be dead ; 
That^great prize to gain be our en- 
deavour, 
Purchased when for us he bled : 
Fill'd with his-love, may we adore 
him, (him, 
Thinking, speaking, acting as before 
Being to his gracious mind 
Ever willingly resign'd. 



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171 



2 May we all be ever so disposed 
In our hearts by day and night, 
As when, this life's period being 
closed, 

We to him shall take our flight ; 

Or as when, released from condem- 
nation, (tion. 

We received the seal of our salva- 
And obtained through his blood 
Happiness and peace with God. 

569 * T. 126. 

DRAW nigh to Christ your brother, 
Let no distrust take place ; 

He 's lovely as none other, 
Draw nigh, receive the grace 

Which flows from his humanity, 
To all who with full purpose 

Like Jesus aim to be. 

2 He 's yours with all his merit, 
If you are truly his. 

And thus become spirit 

With him who holy is; 
Who spirit, soul, and body heals. 

And is that kind physician 
Who for his patients feels. 

3 Whoe'er this truth believeth, 
With love to Jesus burns ; 

But none its power perceiveth 

Until to Christ he turns : 
O blessed Jesus, grant us grace 

To grow into thy likeness, 
And live unto thy praise. 



570* T. 22. 

LORD Jesus, sanctify thou me. 
And make my spirit one with thee: 
Thy body, torn with many a wound, 
Preserve' my soul and body sound. 

2 The blood'Sweat, trickling down 

thy face. 
My condemnation doth erase ; 
Thy cross, thy sufferings, and thy 

pain. 

My everlasting strength remain. 

3 The water flowing from thy side, 
Which by the spear was open'd wide. 
Shall be my bath ; thy precious blood 
Cleanse me, and bring me nigh to 

God. 



4 Dear Jesus, grant this my request. 
Be thou my everlasting rest. 
Protect me by thy saving arm, 
Secure my soul from every harm. 

571. * T. 102. 

CHRIST crucified, my soul by faith 
With thee desires to be united ; 

For, as the purchase of thy death, 
To thy communion 1 'm invited : 

O hear my petition, and let me with 
thee 

Be crucified, Jesus, with all thai 's in 
me. 

2 O that I might still more enjoy 
The blessed fruits of all thy passion ; 
Thy merits to my soul apply. 

And let me share thy great salva- 
tion : 

O hear my petiiion, Sec. 

3 Let me in all things conqueror 

prove, 

Deliver me from sia's infection ; 
Preserve me in thy sacred love 

As well in joy as in affliction : 
O hear my petition, &c. 

572. T. 185. 

TO the soul that seeks him Christ is 
gracious ; 
They who wait, ne'er wait in vain, 

But experience him a God propi- 
tious ; 

He the feeble doth sustain : 
Hungry souls he on rich pastures 
feedeth, 

Those who thirst, to living waters 
leadeth, 
Hears the needy sinner's cry, 
And to help and save is nigh. 

2 Hath he join'd us to the church, his 
body, 

O may we in him abide ; 
As wise virgins be to meet him 
ready. 

Be our lamps with oil supplied : 
Looking unto him for preservation, 
May we screened be from each 
temptation. 
And unto the end endure, 
Making our election sure. 



171 



SANCTIFICATION. 



172 



573. T. 585. 

HALLELUJAH, praise be given 

Unto Jesas, who for us 
Left his glorious throne in heaven. 

And was offer"d on the cross ; 
That his suflerings :l : 
Might retrieve our dreadful loss. 

2 We behold in him our brother, 

Unto us by blood allied : 
He 's our strength, we need no other, 

For our wants he will provide ; 
Soul and body : .: 
May through him be sanctified. 



574. T. 185. 

SHOULD our minds, to earthly 
objects cleaving, 
Of the mark forgetful prove ? 

God forbid ! all worldly trifles leav- 
ing, 

Let us fix our thoughts above, 
Have with Christ in heaven our 

conversation, 
Keep in view our blessed destination. 
As redeem'd from this world's 
thrall. 

To pursue our heavenly call. 

2 Let us watch and pray, lest we 

might slumber. 
Heedless of the foe's approach ; 
Cast away whate'er us would en- 
cumber, 

Xor the thing that's unclean touch; 
Lest, escaped from the world's pollu- 
tion, 

We again give way to sin's delusion: 
Ah, 'twould give us pungent pain 
Christ to crucify again. 

3 God be praised, though in our- 

selves defiled, 
Though sin cleaveth to us still. 
By the^ tempter w^e need not be 
foiled. 
If to Jesus we appeal ; 
Yet our Lord a faithful heart de- 

mandeth : 
Happy, who with listening ear at- 
tendeth 

To the Spirit's w^arning voice, 
Nor his chastening doth despise. 



575. * T. 200. 

TO thee I send my fervent cries, 

O let them rise to heaven ; 
Lord Jesus, to my prayers and sighs 

A gracious ear be given : 
Thy blessed word be my support, 

May I, in thee believing, 

To thee cleaving. 
By faith be purified, 

'From thee true life receiving. 

2 Let neither lust nor fear prevail 

To draw me from my duty; 
By aiding grace I shall not fail 

To walk in holy beauty : ''given ? 
For who hath aught but what is 

Such favour none can merit ; 

But thy Spirit, 
Our guide to life and heaven. 

Can graciously confer it. 

576. T. 71. 

LORD, who didst sanctify 
Thyself, and hast thereby 

Procured that blessing. 
That we before thy face 
May walk in holiness, 

To thee well pleasing ; — 

2 In true simplicity, 

O may we cleave to thee, 

Our God and Saviour; 
In all things free from blame, 
To glorify thy name 

Be our'endeavour. 

3 In heart here purified, 
May we in thee abide 

Without ce.-5ation : 
Thy praise be our employ ; 
On earth our highest joy 

Thy congregation. 

577. * T. 79. 

DEAR Lord, my soul desiresh, 
In all thy words requireth. 

By works to adorn thy grace: 
O may my conversation 
Display on each occasion 

That holy mind which in thee was. 

578. * T. 68. 

WHILE we take our seat 
At the Master's feet, 



172 



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ICATION. 



173 



Urged by love, we in our measure 
His commandments keep with plea- 

Doth he strength bestow, (sure ; 

We can all things do. 

579. T. 14. 

BESPRINKLE with thy blood my 
O Jesus, Son of God ; (heart, 

And take a\vay whate'er thy grace 
Hath hitberto withstood. 

2 Earthly affections mortify, 
And carnal nature's strife; 

O may I henceforth only thirst 
For thee, the well of life. 

3 Waters of life hence may I draw, 
And never more depatt ; 

My ardent longing is, O Lord, 
Fix at this spring my heart. 

4 Alas, with shame I own that oft 
I 've turned away from thee : 

O let thy work, renew'd to-day. 
Remain eternally. 

580. * T. 79. 

JESUS, thyself to us reveal. 
Grant that we may not only feel 

Some drawings of thy grace. 
Bat in communion with thee live. 
And daily fi om thy death derive 

The needful strength to run our 
race. 

2 O let us always think thee near, 
As near unto us as the air 

Which cons antly we brt-athe : 
Thus will from all we think or do 
To thee unfeigned praises flow; 

For thine we are in life and death. 

3 Je.-us, thou fain wouldst have us bs 
In all things more conform'd to thee; 

We 're filled with conscious shame. 
And thank thee for thy cat e and love; 
Thy patience, which we richly prove, 

Our heartfelt gratitude doth claim. 

581. * T. 237. 

O LORD GOD Holy Ghost, 

As sure as Christ's I am. 

So sure am I in liim 

With thee in close communion ; 



Might my whole walk proclaim 
With Christ a blessed union, 
The pardon'd sinner's frame, 
A mind to his conformed ; — 

2 The genuine mind of Christ, 
Proceeding from a heart 
Engaged with his cross, 
Blest theme of meditation ; 
Deriving all delight 
From Jesus' great salvation ; 
Supported day and night 
With peace and joy divine. 

582. T. 16. 

JESUS, by thy Holy Spirit 
May we all instructed be; 
Sanctify us by the merit 
Of thy blest humanity. 

2 Grant that we may love thee truly, 
Lord, our thoughts and actions sway, 
And to every heart more fully 

Thy atoning power display. 

3 Lead us so that u-e may honour 
Thee, the Lord our righteousness, 
And bring fruit to thee, the donor 
Of all gospel-truth and grace. 

5S3.* T. 23. 

TO that Lord who unconstrained 
Death's dire pangs for us sustained, 
May we all in our small measure 
Willingly give joy and pleasure. 

2 May our mind and whole beha- 
viour 

Bear resemblance to our Saviour, 
And his sanctifying merit 
Hallow body, soul, and spirit. 

584. T. 583. 

LOVE God with all thy heart, and 

soul, and mind : 
To friend and foe be just, and true, 

and kind; 
Be meek and patient, humble, sober, 

chaste ; 

In these good ways be constant to 
the last, 

2 And when thou hast done all, then 

humbly cry : 
A useless, sinful servant, Lord, am I; 



173 



SANCTIFICATION. 



174 



6S9.* 



T. 79. 



My strength and grace come from the [ Where'er we are, 

Holy (ihost, Might, dear Saviour, our behaviour, 

My Saviour's merits are my only I Through thy blessing, 

boast. Alw ays be to thee well-pleasing. 

585 * T. 590. 

O THOU, whose human life for us 

Did happiness obtain ; 
Thou who, expiring on the cross, 

God's image didst regain : 
Once lost it was, but is restored 

By thy humanity ; 
Under thy shadow. Son of Man, 

'Tis good a man to be. 



586. 



T. 586. 



HOW could I bear to be partaker 
Of sinful, frail humanity, 

Had not the world's almiglity Maker 
Become a sinless man for me? 

But since my God assumed my na- 
ture, 

I gladly am a human creature ; 
For such his mercies are. 
He takes a tender share 

In all I bear. 



587.* 



T. 244. 



LORD Jesus, thy atonement 

Be ever new to us ; 
Grant we may every moment 

In spirit view thy cross : 
O keep our garments pure 

In the temptation-hour; 
From sin's infatuation 

Preserve us by thy power. 



THY law, O Lord, be my delight ; 
My gracious King, thy statutes write 

In my untoward heart ; 
Thy power divine afford me grace 
To love thee, and to walk ihy ways, 

And never from thee to depart. 



590. 



T. 14. 



I ASK not honour, pomp, or praise, 
By worldly men esteem'd, 

1 wish from sin's deceitful ways 
To feel my soul redeem'd. 

2 I wish, as faithful Christians do, 
Dear Lord, to live to thee, 

And by my words and walk to show 
That thou hast died for me. 

3 O grant me, through thy precious 

blood. 

Thy gospel thus to grace ; 
Renew my heart, O Lamb of God, 
Thus shall my works thee praise. 

4 Quick as the apple of the eye, 
OGod, my conscience make: 

Arouse my soul when sin is nigh, 
And keep me still awake. 



591.* 



T. 114. 



588.* 



T. 228. 



O JESUS, were we thro' thy grace 
In all respects form'd to thy prais?. 

Like thee in thought and action ; 
Did we but wake and sleep to thee, 
Bear pain and sickness patiently 

Trusting in thy direction : 



GOD, who art love, the same both 
now and ever, 

Lift up, we pray, on us thy counte- 
nance, 

Thy pardon grant, thy peace divine 
dispense, 

And give us richly to enjoy thy fa- 
vour; 

On us thy sanctifying grace bestow, 
That in thy love and knowledge we 
may grow. 



13 



174 



XXVII. HUMILITY, SIMPLICITY, AND GROWTH IN GRACE. 



592 * T. 166. 

THRICE happy I esteem my lot, 
To feel true spirit's poverty ; 
This portion from the Lord I 've got, 
It yields content and paace to me : 
Ke gave me this inheritance, 
My soul's salvation to advance ; 
To him eternal thanks and praise 
Be render'd for my call of grace. 

2 O how exceeding rich and great 
The grace of Jesus Christ appears ; 
Ke left his heavenly Father's seat 
To share our sorrows, griefs, and 

tears : 

No worldly pomp or dignity 
The sons of men in him cuuld see, 
When they the eternal Word beheld, 
His Godhead in our nature veil'd. 

3 For us he left his heavenly throne, 
A life of pain and wo iie led. 
Among his nation lived unknown, 
And freely suffer'd in our stead ; 
That he those who in him believe. 
Might as his property receive, 
Since by his anguish, death & blood, 
He reconciled us unto God. 

4 Yea, the' the eternal Son of God, 
A man of sorrows he became, 
Took on him our sin's heavy load. 
Endured the cross, despised the 

shame : 

The Maker of creation's sphere 
Did in an abject state appear, 
That by his poverty the poor 
Might be enriched evermore. 

5 While here on earth no place he 

had, 

Where he his weary head could lay, 
Oft hungry, thirsty, spent, and sad, 
Ke learnt by suifering to obey: 
Kis meat and drink was to fulfil 
iiis heavenly Father's holy will, 
And to seek out the sons of wo. 
That he to Ihem might kindness 
show. 

6 Say, O thou love's eternal source. 
What prompted thee this step to 

take ?— 



Compassion was the mighiy force ; 
O'er sinful man thy heart did break, 
Uncall'd thou camest to set him free 
From sin, from curse and misery : 
Yea, to enrich and crown his days 
With thy salvation, joy, and grace. 

7 My body and my soul combine 
To laud and magnify the Lord, 
My shepherd and my guide divine, 
Who leads me by his holy word, 
Preserves me in the narrow way. 
Works wonders for me day by day. 
Whose staff to comfort never fails, 
When any trial me assails. 

8 Nought can such pleasure yield to 

me, 

While in this vale of tears I stay, 

As that his glory I shall see. 

And live with him in endless day ; 

Ev'n here of everlasting rest 

1 of a foretaste am possessed. 

While in sweet union I abide 

With him and with his chosen bride. 

9 Most gladly I to others leave 
Their worldly treasure, pomp, and 

fame ; 

Since of Christ's fulness I receive, 

1 glory only in his name : 

In his reproach I freely share. 
Who for my sake the cross did bear, 
And joy in shame and poverty. 
Since Jesus poor became for me. 

593.* T. 151. 

GENTLE is the coercion 

Of Jesus' power and love ; 
Without it my exertion 

Must unavailing prove: 
Humbled in heart and broken, 

To Christ for strength T flee ; 
My grace, himself hath spoken, 

Sufficient is for thee. 

2 If ask'd : Hast thou already 
In grace such progress made, 

As with steps firm and steady 
The appointed path to tread 7 



175 



HUMILITY. 



176 



I own : I 'm weak and feeble , 

Alone I cannot stand, 
'Tis Christ who makes me stable, 

On him I must depend. 

3 Is good in contemplation, 

I on my Saviour call, 
Who gave the intimation, 

And \\ orketh all in all ; 
The wish'd-for good effected, 

To him I render praivSe, 
Who hath the work directed 

By his enabling grace. 



594* T. 83. 

WOULD we inward peace enjoy, 
We must first be poor in spirit. 

At the feet of Jesus lie, 
Trusting only in his merit; 

Then our kind and loving Lord 

Will to us his strength afford. 

C None from God too distant are, 
None too sinful, none too wretched : 

But they may his mercy share. 
For his arms are still outstretched : 

Yet vre must, when we apply, 

On his grace alone rely. 

3 In this humble, happy frame, 
And from grace to grace proceed- 
ing, 

We press forward in his name. 
And have cause to bless his lead- 
ing ; 

Cheered by his looks of grace, 
We run our appointed race. 



595.^ T. 82. 

FAITHFUL Saviour, we to thee 

Will look up incessantly, 

Happy in thy peace and blessing, 

Filial confidence possessing: 

Poor in spirit, rich in grace. 

We show forth thy matchless praise. 

2 God be praised, thy love is known ; 
Thou expectest this alone, 
That, disclaiming self-reliance, 
We should yield a glad compliance, 
With a mind devoutly still 
To thy good and perfect will. 



596. T. 590. 

O LORD, the contrite sinner's friend, 

Most wretched should I be, 
Did I not know thy precious blood 

Was shed for worthless me : 
Nought could console me in distress, 

Or give my soul relief ; [breast, 
When troubles seize my anxious 

Nought could appease my grief. 

2 Ogive me, Jesus, give me still 

My poverty to know ; 
Increase my faith, may 1 in grace 

And in thy knowledge srow; 
More clearly to me manifest 

The mystery of thy cross; 
And for this precious pearl may I 

Count all things else but dross. 

597. * T. 22. 

WHOE'ER in Jesus doth believe. 
To soaring thoughts no room can 
give ; 

The blessed fellowship with Christ, 
And nothing else by him is prized. 

2 Reflecting how our Lord and Head, 
When risen, his followers visited, 
We pray to share that happiness 
Which without sight we may pos- 
sess. 

3 Communing witli the Lamb of 

God, 

With heartfelt gratitude we're 

bow'd ; 
And walk in true humility, 
As Christ's disciples constantly. 

598. * T. 22. 

MY" Saviour, that I without thee 
(^an nothing do, rejoiceth me : 
For all the jirace thou dost bestow, 

1 fain my gratitude would show. 

2 Though weak and poor, I am thine 

own ; 

All praise is due to thee alone, 
71iat thou, when humbly I appear 
'Fore thee, in mercy drawest near. 

3 When pride would stir within my 

breast, 

I find no happiness nor rest ; 

But, walking in humility. 

Have perfect peace and joy in thee. 



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177 



4 O keep me contrite, low and poor ; 
Thus shall [ praise thee evermore : 
Myself thrice blessed I can call, 
When I am nought and thou my all. 



599.* T. 14. 

NONE God the Father's favour 
share, 

Or heaven's kingdom win, 
But those who little children are, 
And as such eater in. 

•2 The high and mighty ones the 
Lord 

Doth fiom their seats put down ; 
But to the poor doth grace afford, 
And them with blessings crown. 

3 O may I with suhmissiveness, 
Dear Lord, be taught by ihee ; 

To thee obedience show through 
And learn hunjility. [grace, 

4 Jesus, I humbly thee implore. 
Grant me thy Spirit's light, 

That he may teach me evermore, 
And guide my steps aright. 

5 A lowly mind impart to me. 
According to my prayer; 

Since those who know their poverty 
To the Most High are near. 

G Thou, who in heaven art adored, 
Dost with the contrite dwell, 

Revive the humble by thy w^ord, 
The broken-hearted heal. 

7 Therefore, my soul delight no more 
In this world's vanity; 

Look forward ; Jesus hath in store 
Unfading joys for thee. 

8 Lord Jesus Christ, O may f grow 
In knowledge and in grace ; 

(irant that in me, while here below. 
Thy likeness each may trace. 



600.* T. 583. 

THOSE are partakers of our Sa- 
viour's grace, 

Who, while his gifts they share with 
thankfulness, 

Glory in their infirmities, and boast 

Of nothing but his grace wherein 
they trust. 



2 His loving kindness those shall 

richly share. 
Who, at a loss, and ready to despair. 
Retire in secret, pray him for relief 
And cons(;lation to assuage their 

grief. 

3 To those the Lord will deign his 

teaching mild, 
Who gladly listen as a little child, 
And from experience willingly allow, 
That they are learners, and but little 

know. 

601. * T. 14. 

HAPPY the man whose highest 
good 

Is Christ invariably; 
He shows his love and gratitude 
By true humility. 

2 In weakness, power divine he 

gains. 

He dwells in peace and rest; 
And owns with filial confidence : 
Lord, what thou dost is best;— 

3 For thou art gracious, wise, and 

good, 

Thou know'st how help to afford. 
The time when it should be be- 
stow'd ; 
Thy goodness be adored. 

602. * T. 141. 

GO, ye flattering visions. 

Honours, wealth, and lusts: 
He who, lowly-minded. 

In our Saviour trusts, 
Rich in grace, is blessed, 

Freed from anxious care ; 
For the poor in spirit 

Heaven's kingdom share. 

603. * T. 16. 

WHEN simplicity we cherish. 
Then the soul is full of light; 

But that light will quickly vanish. 
When of Jesus we lose sight. 

2 He who nought but Christ de- 
sireth. 

He whom nothing else can cheer, 
But the joy which he inspireth. 
Lending to his voice an ear;— 



177 GROWTH 

3 Who sincerely lovelh Jesus, 
And upon his grace depends; 

Who but willeth~what him pleases, 
Simply following his commands ; 

4 Who to Jesus humbly cleaveth, 
Pays obedience to his word, 

Yea, in closest union liveth 
With our Saviour, Head, and 
Lord;— 

5 Who in Jesus Christ abideth, 
And, from self-dependence free, 

In nought else but him confideth :— 
Walks in true simplicity. 

6 He who is by Christ directed, 
Trusting the good Shepherd's care, 

From all harm will be protected, 
And no danger needs to feai. 

604.* T. 184. 

0 BLEST condition, happy living, 
Which true simplicity imparts. 
When we to God are wholly given, 
And Jesus' mind rules in our hearts ; 
This every vain imagination 
Casts down, and us subjects to grace ; 
It shows the ground of our salvation 
To be Christ's blood and righteous 
uess. 

•2 That which is by the world es- 
teemed, 
A single mind counts vanity ; 
What's innocent by others deemed. 
Is shunn'd by true simplicity : 
Because the love to things terres- 
trial 

We must deny through Jesus' grace, 
And, to obtain the prize celestial, 
I Cast off whate'er impedes our race. 

3 The simple heart no care per- 

plexeth. 

That robs the world of all content ; 

Of envy, which so many vexeth, 
! Simplicity is ignorant ; 

And carefully preserves its treasure, 
( UnruiSed by the worldlinti's spite : 
I If others ask to share this pleasure, 

Simplicity tastes true delight. 

4 O Jesus, God of my salvation. 
Thy single mind impart tome; 
Root out the world s infatuation. 
However keen the pain may he ■ 



IN GRACE. 178 

' Thrice happy they who tread un- 
wearied 
; The path of true simplicity: 
They as wise virgins are prepared 
] To me:-.X the Bridegroom cheerfully. 

605. T. 22. 

, MEEK, patient Lamb of God, im- 
j part 

i Thy meekness to my stubborn heart; 
Grant me to keep thee full in view. 
And thy example to pursue. 

•2 Thy blood preserve my garments 
clean 

From every spot and stain of sin : 
As a wise virgin, to prepare 
I For mc-etuig thee, be all my care. 

j 3 Bestow on me a simple mind, 
; To every hurtful fancy blind ; 
■ Thy meekness, true sincerity, 
1 And needml wisdom, grant to ine. 

4 Thou holy, spotless Lamb of God. 
My worthless heart make thy abode : 

0 may I in thine image grov/. 
And honour thee in all I do. 

606. T. 106. 

A SIXGLE mind to me impart ; 
Lord, may [ sordid lucre flee. 
: Xnr set on earthly gain my heart, 

Hate avarice as idolatry; 
i Fix my desires on things above. 
Rich in possession of thy love. 

■2 Let neither honours, pomp, nor 
pride, 

Xor this u'orld's gaudy vanity, 
Which draw the soul from thee aside. 

Beguile me from simplicity : 
j Mav this my highest honour be, 
! To "be esteemed. Lord, by thee. 

j 3 Screen me in each unguarded 
i hour, 

i Lord, under thy protecting care ; 
i Preserve me from seduction's power, 
i Lest fleshly lusts my soul ensnare : 

1 May I to avarice, lust, and pride 

! Say, Christ destroyed you when he 
' ' died, 



178 



HUMILITY AND 



179 



607 * T. 16. 

LORD, grant to me a simple mind ; 

By thee may I be guided. 
And as thy blessed will design'd, 

Have my whole course decided. 

2 With this desire 'fore thee I bow, 
Ashamed of my demerit ; 

Ah, take without exception now 
My body, soul, and spirit. 

608 * T. 208. 

WOULD we, sinners needy, 
Here on earth already 

Heavenly joys possess ; 
Jesus nought desireth. 
Or of us requireth, 

For our rest and peace. 
But that we, like children be ; 
Since he all our wants redresses, 
Soothes all our distresses. 



609. * T. 167. 

TO belong to Christ our Saviour, 

Christian, what doth this imply? 
Constantly to seek his favour. 

Ever watching faithfully; 
To implore his kind direction 

Day by day in all we do ; 
To confide in his protection, 

Freed from every earthly view. 

610. * T. 151. 

AMIDST this world's profaneness 

May I thy truth confess; 
In primitive way and plainness. 

Thy servant be through grace : 
Nor fear, nor interest ever 

Cause me to turn aside, 
Or my connection sever 

VVith thy redeemed bride. 

611. * T. 69. 

LEAT?N, church of Jesus, 
By faith to him to cleave, 

And in blest union 
With him, thy Lord, to live, 
While far 

From him sojourning here. 



2 Grant that sustained, 
Lord, by thy mighty grace, 

With love unfeigned 
We our appointed race 
May run. 

Till we the prize have won. 

612.^ T. 22. 

CHRIST is the Vine, we branches 
are ; 

Without him we no fruit can bear : 
For of ourselves we cannot thrive, 
'Tis he who gives us power and life. 

2 Lord, thou hast chosen us that we 
Should bear well-pleasing fruit to 
thee : 

O make us fruitful to thy praise; 
Preserve us from all barrenness. 



613. T. 11. 

JESUS, who for me hast died, 
Grant I may in thee abide ; 
Set me. Lord, unto thy praise ; 
Water me with showers of grace. 

2 Make my heart a garden fair, 
Which such pleasant fruit may bear. 
As affords true joy to thee 

And thy Father constantly. 

3 In thy garden here below 
Water me that I may grow ; 
When all grace to me is given, 
Then transplant me into heaven. 



614. * T. 167. 

AS the branches are connected 

With the vine, ev'n so thro' grace 
A close union is effected 

'Twixt the Lord our righteousness 
And believers, who, though feeble, 

Life and power from him derive, 
And thereby are render'd able, 

Bearing fruit, to grow and thrive. 

615. * T. 10. 

WOULD we by our behaviour 
Show that we love our Saviour ; 
He only can instruct us. 
And in the way conduct us. 



179 



- Through his atonement's powers 
O may we bloom like flowers, 
And by his grace and blessing 
Bear fruit to lum \vell-pleasirj2. 



GROWTH IN GRACE. 



180 



616.^ 



T, 1S5. 



3 From this very day 
We win not delay 
To follow the Lamb. 
To serve him with gladness and 
honour his name. 



IN thy love and knowledge, gracion s 
Saviour. 
May we more and more abound : 
Thy complete atonement shall for 
ever 

Of our doctrine be the ground; 

Grant that all may, in thy word be- 
lieving. " ''cleaving. 

And to thee, the Vine, as branches 
Through thy Father's nursing care 
Fruit unto thy honour bear. 



618. 



T. 228. 



j THIS one thing needful grant to us, 

By faith to view ihee on the cross, 
i Bleeding for our Salva ion ; 
! Then "midst all weakness we indeed 
I Shall still from grace to gi ace proceed, 
I Lord, in thy congregation; 
i May none ground on 
Emi tv n-tions or good motions 
His reli^iLMi. 

Without power and life's fruition. 



617.^ 



T. 4. 



LORD Jesus, be near, 
I'hou seest us here ; 
Unite ijs in heart : 

Dear Lord, come and bless us, our 
brother thou art. 

2 Soon make us to be 
Well-pleasing to thee ; 
"Tis li'.ne and^'iis light 
To bring forth some fruit which may 
yield thee delight. 



619. 



T. 228. 



BE this our happy destiny, 
j Lord Jesus, to be one with thee ; 
, Grant, through thy Spiiifs leading-, 
I That we may gain yet hrmer root 
I [n Thee, and bear abundant fruit, 
I From grace to grace proceeding : 
! From thee daily " 

Strength receiving,— to thee cleaving, 

Blessed Jesus ; 
, Thus we shall show forth thy praises. 



XXA'IIl. PATIEXCE UXDER AFFLICTIOX, AXD COXFIDEXCE 
IX GOD. 



620. 



GOD moves in a mysterious way, 

His wond':-rs to perform; 
He plants his footsteps in the sea. 
And rides upon ti:e storm. 

2 Dpep in unfath'jmable mines 
Of never-failrng skill 

He treasures up hi= bright designs 
And works his sovereign will. 

3 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage 

take : 

The clouds you so much dread 
Are big with rnercy, and shall break 
In blessings on your head. 



T. 14. 



i 4 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, 
; But trust him for his grace; 
Behind a frovsming providence 
He hides a smiling face. 

5 His pui-poses will ripen fast, 
Unfolding every hour: 

The bud may have a bitter taste, 
But sweet'will be the flower. 

6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, 
And scan his work in vain ; 

God is his own interpreter, 
And he will make it plain. 



181 



PATIENCEj AND 



621. T. 22. 

DESPONDING soul, thou need'st not 
fear, [hear ; 

Since God thy every prayer doth 
In his own time he '11 surely grant, 
As he thinks fit, what thou dost 
want ;— 

2 For he thy case doth understand ; 
Himself will take thy cause in hand; 
The scale will turn, and thou shalt be 
Ashamed of thy anxiety. 

622. * T. 151. 

IS God my strong salvation, 

No enemy 1 fear ; 
He hears my supplication, 

Dispelling all my care: 
If he, my Head and Master, 

Defend me from above, 
What pain or what disaster 

Can part me from his love ? 

2 Of this I am persuaded ; 

With joy I can declare, 
His love to me ne'er faded. 

He listens to my prayer; 
He aid to me dispenses. 

He stands at my right hand; 
Yea, when a storm advances, 

'Tis calm at his command. 

S The ground of my profession 

Is Jesus and his blood; 
He gives me the pos.-ession 

Of everlasting good: 
Myself and whatsoever 

Is mine I cannot trust ; 
The gifts of Christ my Saviour 

Remain my only boast. 

4 My Jesus and his merit 
Are all my aim and care ; 

Were he not with my spirit. 
Ah, I should soon despair: 

To appear 'fore my Creator 
I never could desire; 

He would to my fall'n nature 
Prove a consuming fire. 

5 'Tis Jesus Christ who taketh 
Away sin, death, and wo. 

And by his blood he maketh 
Each spot as white as snow; 

Free from that condemnation, 
Which sinners else must find, 

I joy in his salvation 
With an embolden'd mind. 



6 His Spirit is the sovereign 
Possessor of my heart : 

There he alone shall govern, 

And slavish fear depart : 
He gives his benediction, 

Yea, helpeth m.e to cry 
Abba, when in afflic;ion, 

With child-like fervency. 

7 His Spirit cheers my spirit 
With many a precious word, 

That I shall joy inherit. 

By trusting in the Lord ; 
Since after tribulation 

All those who Jesus love. 
Have that blest expectation 

To live with him above. 

8 Should earth lose its foundation, 
He stands my lasting rock; 

No temporal desolation 
Shall give my love a shock : 

1 'II cleave to Christ my Saviour, 
No object, small or great. 

Nor height, nor depth, shall ever 
Me from him separate. 

623. T. 14. 

GOD is my Saviour and my light, 
Why should I be dismay'd ? 

'Tis he defends my life ; of whom 
Then need I be afraid? 

2 Hear my requests, O Lord, and give 
An answer full of grace: 

Thy face thou bidst me seek, and I 
Reply, 1 '11 seek thy face. 

3 Lord, do not in displeasure hide 
Thyself, nor me reject ; 

The aid which I have had before. 
From thee 1 still expect. 

4 Wait still on God. my soul, from 
All needful strength derive : [him 

Though he delay, he will at length 
The fainting heart revive. 

624. * T. 159. 

LOOK up, my sonl, to Christ thy joy. 

With a believing mind ; 
With all the ills which thee annoy, 

The way to Jesus find : 
Here in this world thou hast no 
home, 

Nor lasting joy ; to Jesus come, 
He is the pearl of greatest price, 
Who all thy wants supplies. 



CONFIDENCE IN GOD. 



182 



2 Steadfast in faith to Jesus cleave, 
His faithfulness review, 

And every burden with him leave, 

Whose love is daily new: 
His ways with thee are just & right, 
He puts thy enemies to flight, 
However threatening they appear; 
Take courage, he is near. 

3 Thy closet enter, pray, and sigh, 
To Jesus tell thy grief: 

His ear is open to thy cry, 
His hand to give relief : 
Though men thee hate, forsake, and 
griev ', 

Thy Saviour thee will never leave. 
His word is pass'd ; he '11 aid afford ; 
Rely upon the Lord. 

4 Lift up thy heart to him on high, 
And leave this sordid earth; 

Behold with a believing eye 

God's excellence and worth : 
Devote thy life, thy all to him, 
Who did thy soul from death re- 
deem, 

In love to thee the cross endured, 
And life for thee procured. 

5 Arise and seek the things above ; 
Let heaven be all thy aim. 

Where Jesus dwells in bliss and love, 

And earth and sin disclaim : 
The world and all its empty joy 
His potent breath will once destroy ; 
Abiding rest and peace of mind 
In Christ alone we find. 

625. T. 690. 

SINCE we can't doubt God's equal 
love, 

Unmeasurably kind ; 
To his unerring, gracious will 

Be every wish resign'd : 
Good, when he gives, supremely 
good ; 

Nor less when he denies ; 
Ev'n crosses from his sovereign hand 
Are blessings in disguise. 

2 Whate'er f ask, I surely know 

And steadfastly believe. 
He will the thing desired bestow, 

Or else a better give : 
To thee I there ore. Lord, submit 

My every fond request, 
And own, adoring at thy feet, 

Thy will is always best. 



626. T. 591. 

IF to Jesus for relief 

My soul hath fled by prayer, 
Why should I give way to grief, 

Orheart-consuminir care? 
Are not all things in his hand, 

Hath he not his promise pass'd? 
Will he then regardless stand, 

And let me sink at last ? - 

2 While 1 know his providence 
Disposeth each event; 

Shall I judse my feebl;; sense. 

And yield to discontent? 
If he worms and sparrows feed, 

Clothe the grass in rich array ; 
Can he see a child in need. 

And turn his eye away ? — 

3 When his name was quite un- 

known. 

And sin my life employ'd, 
Then he watch'd me as his own. 

Or I had been destroy 'd: 
Now his mercy-seat I know, 

Now by grace I 'ni reconciled ; 
Would he spare me while a foe, 

To leave me when a child ? 

4 If he all my wants supplied, 
When I disdain 'd to pray ; 

Now his Spirit is my guide, 

How can he answer nay: 
If he would not give me up, 

When my soul against him fought ; 
Will he disappoint the hope. 

Which he himself hath wrought ? 

5 If he shed his { recious blood, 
To bring me to his fold ; 

Can 1 think, tliat meaner good 
He will from me withhold ? 

Vain is Satan's each device. 
Here my hope rests well assured; 

In that great redemption-price 
I see the whole secured. 

627. T. 22. 

WHO can condemn, since Christ 

hath died? 
T by his blood am justified . 
He ever lives to intercede. 
And sends me help in time of need. 

2 What can from Christ me separate ? 
Shall trials howsoever great, 
Shall tribulation or distress, 
Shall peril, sword, or nakedness?— 



183 



PATIENCEj AND 



3 O no, I shall in all things prove 
Conqueror through him who me did 
My Lord obtain'd the victory, [love; 
Sufficient is his grace for me. 

4 O love unbounded ! refuge sure! 
My helpless soul now lives secure : 
Long as in thee, O Lord, I trust, 

1 know I never shall be lost. 

628. T. 690. 

NO more with trembling heart I try 

A multitude of things. 
Still wishing to find out the source 

From whence salvation springs: 
My anchor's cast, cast on a ground, 

Where 1 shall ever rest 
From all the labour of my thoughts. 

And workings of my breast. 

2 What is my anchor? if you ask; 
A hungry, helpless mind, 

Diving, with misery for its weight, 

Till firmest grace it find : 
What is my ground ? — 'Tis Jesus 
Christ, 

Whom faithless eyes pass o'er; 
Yet here the humble sinner may 
Ride safe, though tempests roar. 

629. T. 14. 

HOW happy we, when guilt is gone 
This alters our whole frame : 

The same occasions still come on, 
But we are not the same. 

2 The load which caused us anxious 

care, 

No more doth weigh us down ; 
For Christ the burden helps to bear, 
We bear it not alone. 

3 While we at honest labour toil, 
Our hearts may be at ease : 

For if our Saviour on us smile, 
'Midst trouble we have peace. 

4 Sick outwardly or in distress 
We may be, 'tis confess'd: 

But the believer ne'ertheless 
In trials finds he's blest. 

5 Have we through dangerous paths 

to rove, 
The shades of death to pass : 
Our shield eternal is his love, 
Our light his glorious face. 



6 Thy secret hand we bless; on thee, 

O Lord, we can depend; 
Thou between us and misery 

Of every kind dost stand, 

630. T. 22. 

WHEN by adversity I 'm tried. 
In God, my rock, I will confide : 
'Midst trials, whatsoe'er they be, 
Rely on his fidelity. 

2 I'll trust my great Physician's 

skill, 

Resign'd obey his blessed will ; 

For each disease he knows what 's fit, 

He 's wise and good, and I submit. 

3 Although his medicine cause me 

smart, 

And wound me in the tend'rest part, 
It is with a design to cure; 

1 must and will his touch endure. 

4 Lord Jesus Christ, afford me grace, 
In every trial thee to praise ; 

O let thy sacred will be mine, 
To thee myself I now resign. 

631. T. 590. 

WHAT tremblings seize the travel- 
ler's soul 

Beneath the dark'ning sky. 
While awful thunders round him 

And lightning flashes nigh : [roll 
Soon as the sun again is view'd 

The clouds are all dispersed, 
The face of nature is renew'd, 

Joys on the pilgrim burst. 

2 While passing thro' this shadow'd 
To yonder blissful land ; [vale 

Black storms and tempests us assail 
O'er which we 've no command : 

Unerring Wisdom thus permits 
His children to be tried. 

But he that to God's will submits. 
With strength shall be supplied. 

3 Afflicted souls, await the end 
Appointed by your God : 

From him deliv'rance shall descend 
With great increase of good ; 

Whate'er the dispensation be. 
Which he to send finds meet. 

His aim obtained, each shall see» 
For him it was most fit. 

4 By Christ we 're screened with ten- 

der care 
From vain and worldly noise : 



CONFIDENCE IN GOD. 



184 



Ye who God's happy children are, 

Can in the Lord rejcice. 
And walk in union with your God 

YVTio is your nearest friend. 
Upon life's rough and danger^ 11= road 

In safety to the end. 



7 In all distress to him I'll cry, 
I "11 humbly trust his word; 

Xc thing I ask will he denv. 
F'-T is he net ray Lord? 

S 0 the rich 



632. 



T. 167. 



His gins ar. 
His bountv sull 



HERE, in constant, quick succes- 
sion, 

Bright and gloomy days are seen ; 
But there, without variation 

Skies unclouded and serene; 
Sufferings here are transitory ; 

Light are even the most severe, 
Set against the weight of glory, 

Which avv"aits the conqueror there. 

5 Though by threai'ning storms sur- 
rounded", 

Or oppress'd by pain and grief, 
This poor heart is not confounded; 

For in God I find relief; 
On his powerful arm reclining, 

I affliction's load sustain. 
Bear the cross without repining, 

Till the glorious crown I gain. 



633. 



T. 14. 



HOW condescending 'tis, that He 
Who ^^-'T-ns to being spake, I 

One ^to worthi-ss me 

S.. . .^jgn to make, 

2 Ye: :curjL.ess are his promises, 
And who can doubt his truth 1 

He '11 lead me on throughout my race, 
To hoary hairs from youth. 

3 What is his covenant of love? 
A covenant rirm and sure ; 

Hills may depart and mountains 
And yet it sha'! endure, [move. 

4 'Tis tha^ . . ' our God 
Shall r^r 

That equ.... ;:d 
Displays nis : : ; — 

5 That he wii . whom no 

po^-er 

Xor cr? ^^iihstand. 
Tnat na . s darkest hour 

Shall wres: us iram his hand; — 

6 That truth and mercy, while we've 

breath. 
Shall compass us around, 
And that v.-ith him shall after death 
Our glorious lot be found. 



. " hich accrue 

. a me ! 
_ - ing new, 
iii same. 



634.^ T. 212. 

THE will of God is always best, 

His will be done for ever ; 
Those who confide in him are blest, 

And prove his love and favour: 
He h-ips indeed— in time of need, 

'i^i::;- c h astisements he saveth; 
Tn^sa v-Tij depend — on God their 

He n'^x'er. never leaveth. [friend, 

2 His comforts daily me sustain. 
He lends me his assistance ; 

To what he doth fjr me ordain 
I "11 yield without resistance : 

True "is his word,— that e'en my 
hairs 

The Lord in miercy numbers ; ^ 
He guards and wakes,— care of me 
takes. 

And all my wants remembers. 



635.* 



T, 79. 



AS thy will. 0 my Saviour, 
Unto ihy Father's ever 

Was subject and resign'd : 
Grant that, in deep subjection, 
To follow thy direction 

I may uP- cheerfully inclined. 

■2 I'll spare all needl-ss thinking. 
Xor shall my mind be shrinking 

Concerning what may be; 
iMay I in each proceeding 
Sabmit to thv wise leading. 

That thou 'rt my all sufiicethme. 



636. 



T. 9. 



WHAT, my soul, sh^r^uld bow thee 
Perils or temptation ?— [down? 

Is not Canst upon the throne, 
Still tliy strcaig salvation? 

2 Cast thy burden on the Lord, 

Thy aliiiicrhtv Saviour; 
He Vviao death for thee endured, 

Surely will deliver. 



185 



PATIENCE, AND 



186 



3 Mention to him every want. 
Yea, whatever doth grieve thee ; 

If for comfort thou dost pant, 
Jesus will relieve thee. 

4 Turn, my soul, unto thy rest, 
Quickly turn to Jesus; 

In his presence thou art blest, 
He to thee is gracious. 

5 Mourn whene'er thou hast forgot 
Him whose great compassion 

Never fails, whose blood hath bought 
Thy complete salvation. 

6 Earthly things do not regard, 
Trust in Jesus' favour; 

He will be thy great reward 
And thy shield forever. 



637 * T. 16. 

STORMS of trouble may assail us. 
Yea, life's vessel overwhelm ; 

Yet no danger need appal us, 
If our Saviour guide ihe helm. 

2 If with willing resignation, 
Free from care, we acquiesce 

In his ways, his consolation 
Will alleviate our distress. 

3 God is mighty to deliver, 
None his power can withstand ; 

In all trials whatsoever 
He Will be our gracious friend. 

4 When his hour strikes for relieving 
Help breaks forth amazingly, 

And, to shame our anxious grieving. 
Often unexpectedly. 



638 * T. 83. 

MY Redeemer knoweth me, 
Both in joy and in affliction ; 

O my soul, now joyful be. 
Trust thy Shepherd's kind direc- 
tion: 

His own sheep he knows by name. 
And to bless them is his aim. 

2 Unexampled is that love, 
By which we're with him con- 
nected ; 

If we aught distressing prove, 
Jesus is thereby affected : 

We his watchful love and care 
In all trials richly share. 



639.* T. 142. 

0 FOUNTAIN eternal of life and of 

light, 

Where all find refreshment, who 
seek it aright, 
Pure spring of salvation 
And true consolation, 
From God's holy temple thy living 

stream rolls, 
Whose waters flow ample for all 
thirsty souls. 

2 Let him that is thirsty, encourag- 

ing call, [for all; 

Now drink of the waters, abounding 
The promised blessing 
Is sweetly refreshing ; [nigh, 
All ye who are ailing and needy draw 
This we'l-spring ne'er failing your 
wants will supply. 

3 Here come I, my Shepherd, athirst 

after thee, [my plea ; 

In mercy receive me, for mercy's 
The word thou hast spoken 
Can never be broken ; 
Thou know'st I am needy and great- 
ly distress'd. 
Thou callest the weary to come and 
find rest. 

4 Thou, river of life, dost refresh 

heart and mind. 
Those whom thou eurichest eternal 

good find : 
Amidst tribulation 
The cup of salvation [by thee, 

1 take; thus with gladness inspired 
All sorrow and sadness far distant 

must flee. 

5 I plead thy rich promise, O give 

me to drink : 
With fervour of spirit I wholly 
would sink 
Into thy love's ocean ; 
O let true devotion 
My heart be impelling still onward 
to move [love. 
To Zion thy dwelling, the city of 

6 Should bitter be mix'd with the 

sweet of my cup, [give up : 
O grant me with joy all self-will to 
The cup of dire sorrows. 
Which thou hast drank for us, 
To thine thou dost offer in this world 
of pain ; 

With thee they here suffer, with thee 
they shall reign. 



1S6 



CONFIDENCE IN GOD. 



187 



7 O therefore, my Jesus, permit me 
to rest, 

Where saints are no longer by suffer- 
ing oppress'd ; 
Where joys beyond measure 
And fulness of pleasure 
In glory transcendant the conquerors 
''share, 

And where crowns resplendent the 
faithful shall wear. 



640. 



T. 685. 



O MY soul, what means this sad- 
ness, 

Wherefore art thou thus cast down ? 
Let thy griefs be turned to gladness, 
Bid thy restless fears begone ; 

Look to Jesus : \ 
And rejoice in his great name. 

•2 Tho' ten thousand ills beset thee 
From without and from within, 
Jesus sailh, he "11 ne'er forget thee, 
But will save from hell and sin ; 

He is faithful ; : 
To perform his gracious word. 

3 Tho' distresses now attend thee, 
And thou tread the thorny road, 
His right-hand shall still defend thee, 
Soon he '11 bring thee home to God ,* 

Therefore praise him. ; .: 
Praise the dear Redeemer s name. 



5 He that hath help'd me hitherto, 
Will help me all my journey thro', 
And give me daily cause to raise 
Xew Ebeuezers to his praise. 

6 Though rough and thorny be the 

road, 

Tt leads me home, apace, to God; 
I count my present trials small. 
For heaven will make amends for all. 



642. 



T. 39. 



641. 



T. 22. 



BE still, my heart, these anxious 
cares snares; 
To thee are burdens, thorns, and 
They cast dishonour on thy Lord, 
And contradict his gracious word. 

2 Brought safely by his hand thus 

far, care^ 
Why wilt thou now give place to 
How ranst thou want, if he provide, 
Or lose thy way with such a guide 7 

3 When first before his mercy-seat 
Thou didst thy all to him commit. 
He gave thee warrant from that 

hour, 

To trust his wisdom, love, and power. 

4 Did ever trouble thee befall. 
And he refuse to hear thy call ? 
And hath he not the promise pass'd, 
That thou shalt overcome at last ? 



BEGONE, unbelief; for my Saviour 
is near, 

And for my relief he will surely ap- 
pear ; 

By prayer lot me wrestle, and he 

will perform ; 
With Christ in the vessel I smile at 

the storm. 

2 Though dark be my way. yet since 

he is my guide, 
'Tis mine to obey, and 'tis his to pro- 
vide ; 

Tliough cisterns be broken, and crea- 
tures all fail. 

The word he ha;h ? poken will surely 
prevail. 

3 His love in times past me forbid- 

deth to think. 
He '11 leave me at last unrelieved to 

sink; .view, 
Each sweet Ebenezer 1 have in re- 
Confirms his good pleasure to help 

me quite through. 

4 Why should I complain then of 

want or distress, 
Temptation or pain ? for he told me 
no less ; 

The heirs of salvation, I know from 
his word, 

Through much tribulation must fol- 
low their J^ord. 

5 How bitter the cup none can ever 

conceive. 

Which Jesus drank up that poor sin- 
ners might live : 

His way was much rougher and 
darker than mine ; 

Did Jesus thus suffer, and shall I re- 
pine ?— 

6 Since all that I meet with shall 

work for my good ; 
The bitter is sweet and the medicine 
i ? food ; 



187 



PATIENCE, AND 



188 



Though painful at present, 'twill 
cease before long, 

And then O how pleasant the con- 
queror's song. 

643. T. 89. 

YES, since God himself hath said it 

On his promise I rely, 
His good word demands my credit, 

What can unbelief reply ? 
He is strong and can fulfil, 
He is truth and therefore will. 
2 In my Saviour's intercession 

Humbly still I will confide : 
Lord, accept my free confession, 

I have sinn'd but thou hast died : 
This is all I have to plead, 
This is all the plea I need. 

644. T. 244. 

NONE e'er shall be ashamed, 

Who wait upon the Lord: 
Their shield and rock he 's named. 

Who build upon his word : 
He stands their constant friend; 

When danger is at hand, 
With confidence unshaken 

On him they can depend. 

645. * T. 195. 

DOTH our gracious Saviour, 
In so many evils, 

Which the foe at Christians levels, 

Kindly guard and keep us: 

Ah, how should we praise him, 

In all things extol and bless him : 

Love should so — ardent glow, 

As to make us ever 

Cleave to Christ our Saviour. 

646. * T. 90. 

THRICE happy is the feeble soul 
Whose strength is only in his God ; 
The fiercest powers he can control 
By faith in Jesus' precious blood: 
In combat can maintain the field. 
Because Jehovah is his shield. 

647. T. 79. 

THAT I am thine, my Lord and God, 
Ransom'd and sprinkled with thy 
blood. 

Repeat that word once more, 



With such an energy and light, 
That this world's flattery nor spite 
To shake me ever may have power. 

2 From various cares my heart re- 

tires; 

Tho' deep and boundless its desires, 
I'm now to please but One, 

Him, before whom the elders bow^; 

With him 1 am engaged now, 
And with the souls that are his 
own. 

3 This is my joy which ne'er can 

fail. 

To see my Saviour's arm prevail. 

To mark the steps of grace ; 
How new-born souls convinced of 
sin, 

Yet by his precious blood made clean, 
Extol his name in every place. 

4 With these my happy lot is cast. 
Through the world's deserts rude and 

waste, 

Or through its gardens fair: 
Whether the storm of malice sweeps 
Or all in dead supineness sleeps, 

Still to go on be all my care. 

5 See the dear sheep, by Jesus drawn, 
In blest simplicity move on ; 

They trust his Shepherd -crook: 
Beholders many faults will find 
But they can guess at Jesus' mind, 

Content, if written in his book. 

6 O all ye just, ye rich, ye wise, 
Who Christ's atoning sacrifice 

Deem foolishness, and slight. 
Grant but I may, (the rest's your 
own,) 

In shame and poverty sit down 
At ihis one well-spring of delight. 

7 Indeed had Jesus ne'er been slain, 
Or could aught make his ransom vain. 

That it avail'd no more ; 
Were his unbounded metcy fled, 
Were he no more the church's head, 

Nor Lord of all, as heretofore ;— 

8 Then, so refers my state to him, 
Unwarranted I must esteem, 

And wretched all I do ; 
Ah, my heart throbs, and seizeth fast 
That covenant which will ever last. 

It knows, it knows these things 
are true. 

9 Yes, my dear Lord, in following 
Not in the dark uncertainly [thee, 

This foot obedient moves ; 



188 

'Tis with a brother and a king, 
Who many to his yoke will bring, 
Who ever lives and ever loves. 

10 Now then my Way, my Truth, 

my Lite, ' ' [strife, 

Henceforth let sorrow, doubt, and 

Drop off like autumn-leaves; 
Henceforth as privileged by thee. 
Simple and undistracted be 
My soul, which to thy sceptre 
cleaves. 

11 Let me my weary mind recline 
On that eternal love of thine, 

And human thoughts forget ; 
Childlike attend what thou wilt say. 
Go forth and do it, while 'tis day, 

Yet never leave ray safe retreat. 

12 At all times to my spirit bear 
An inward witness strong and clear, 

Of thy redeeming power; 
This will instruct thy child aright. 
This will impart the needful light, 

For exigence of every hour. 

13 Xow then the sequel is well 
weigh'd, 

1 cast myself upon thy aid, 

A sea where none can sink ; 
Yea, thereon I depend, poor worm, 
Believing that thou wilt perform 

Beyond whate'er I ask or think. 

648. T. 22. 

GOD of my life, on thee I call, 
Afflicted at thy feet I fall ; 
When the great water-floods prevail, 
Leave not my trembling heart to 
fail. 

2 Friend of the friendless and the 

faint, 

Where should I lodge my deep com- 
plaint? " [door 
Where but with thee, whose open 
Invites the helpless and the poor ? 

3 Did ever mourner plead with thee, 
And thou refuse that mourner's 

plea? 

Doth not the word still fix'd remain, 
That none shall seek thy face in 
vain ? 

4 That were a grief I could not bear, 
Didst thou not hear and answer 

prayer; [God, 
But a prayer-hearing, answering 
Supports me under every load. 



189 

5 Poor though I am, despised, forgot, 
Yet God, my God, forgets me not ; 
And he is safe and must succeed. 
For whom the Lord vouchsafes to 
plead. 

649.* T. 79. 

JESUS, our Guardian, Guide, and 
Friend, 

Xow thy protecting wings extend, 

Thy children save from harm ; 
Would Satan seek us to devour, 
Against his malice, craft and power, 
Defend us by thy outstretched arm'. 



650.* T. 208. 

JESL'S, source of gladness, 
Comfort in all sadness. 

Thou canst end my grief; 
While for thy salvation 
I I with expectation 

Wait, I find relief: 
Slaughtered Lamb, thy saving name 
Yields to me far greater pleasure, 
Than all worIdly"'treasure. 

2 God is my salvation, 
Joy, and consolation; 

With the world I 've done : 
To pride's vain pretension 
I pay no attention, 

Avarice T disown; 
Perils, loss, shame, death, and cross, 
Sufferings e"er so keen, shall never 
Me from Jesus sever. 

3 If the Lord protect me, 
Sin cannot infect me, 

Nought can do me harm ; 
Although Satan rageth, 
Christ the storm assuageth 

By his mighty arm : 
Would the foe his malice show, 
Since Christ is my strength and 
I dread not his power. [tower, 

4 Gloomy thoughts must vanisli, 
Jesus doth replenish 

Me with heavenly peace ; 
Who the Saviour loveth, 
By experience proveth. 

Grief is changed to bliss : 
Though 1 here reproach must bear, 
Yet he turneth all my sadness 
Into joy and gladness. 



CONFIDENCE IN GOD. 



190 



CONFIDENCE IN GOD. 



651* T. 22. 

JESUS, my All, my highest good, 
Who hast redeemed me with thy 
blood, 

When confidence in thee I place, 
My soul is fiird with joy and peace. 

2 Where should I turn, or how thee 

leave? 

Jesus, to thee my mind doth cleave ; 
"With thee my heart hath always 
found, 

True counsel, comfort, help abound. 

3 All who possess true faith and 

love. 

This da ly by experience prove. 
That they w'ho simply put their trust 
In Jesus Christ, can ne'er be lost. 

4 None can be so o'erwhelm'd with 

grief, 

But he in Christ may find relief ; 
All misery, however great. 
His comforts can alleviate. 

.') Jesus, my only God and Lord, 
What comfort doth thy name atford; 
No friend on earth can ever be 
Compared for faithfulness with thee. 

G Were health, and strength, and 

friends withdrawn, 
Were every earthly comfort gone. 
If I have thee, I have however 
What me eternally can cheer. 

7 O Lord, preserve me sound in 
faith, 

Thine let me be in life and death : 
May nothing pluck me from thy 
Lead me in safeiy to the end. [hand, 



652.* T. 234. 

JESUS, my All, my soul's best 
Friend, 

To thee myself I now deliver: 
Whate'er comes from thy faithful 
hand, 

How hard it be, how strange soever, 
I '11 take it with a passive heart; 

And tho' I cannot shout for gladness, 
But keenly feel affliction's dart, 

O may I not be sunk in sadness ! 



May I with cheerfulness 

In thy ways acquiesce. 
Nor murmur at thy dispensation ; 

But simply tiusting thee. 

On thy fidelity 
Depend with humble resignation. 

653 * T. 583. 

AT last he 's bless'd who by the Sa- 
viour's blood 

Was cleans'd while here, and made 
an heir of God ; 

Ev'n now the acceptable year draws 
nigh, 

The day which turns our sorrows 
into joy. 

2 At last God's servants ceaseless 

joys shall reap, 
Who, hearing precious seed, go forth 

and weep ; 
If they 'midst suffering faithful here 

abide. 

They shall with Jesus there be glori- 
fied. 

3 My soul, though here by various 

trials proved. 
Believe that by thy Saviour thou art 
loved : 

Submit thy will to his ; with patience 
wait ; 

He soon to perfect bliss will thee 
translate. 

654. * T. 189. 

W H O overcometh shall abide for 
ever 

A pillar in God's temple through liis 
grace. 

Adorned with the name of God our 
Saviour, 

And of Jerusalem his chosen place: 
Lord, make the feeble 
Watchful and able. 
That they be stable. 
And victory gain. 

655. -^ T. 6S. 

THANKS for ever be, 

Jesus, unto thre. 
That thy strength doth us enable 
To adhere to thee, though feeble; 

That thou hear'st our prayers, 

And regard'st our tears. 



PRAISE. 



191 



656. T. 205. 

JESCS, lover of my soul, 

Let me lo thy bosom fly, 
While the raging billows roll, 

While the fempest still is high : 
Hide me. O mv Saviour, hide, 

Till th3 storm of life is past ; 
Safe into the haven guide, 

O receive my soul at last. 

2 Other refuge have [ none, 

Hangs my helpless soul on thee ; 
Leave, O leave me not alone, 

Still support and comfort me : 
All my trust on thee is stay"d, 

All 'my help from thee I bring ; 
Cover my defenceless head 

With the shadow of thy wing. 



3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want, 
All in all in thee I find; 
j Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, 
I Heal the sick, and lead dL- blind: 
Just and lioly is ihy name, 

I am all unrighteousness; 
Viie and full of sin I am, 
Thou art full of truth and grace. 



4 Plenteous grace with thee is 
i found, 

Grace to pardon all my sin ; 
Let the healing streams abo.ind, 
Make and keep me puie within ; 
. Thou of life the fountain art, 
j Freely let me take of tliee ; 
1 Spring thou up within my heart, 
i Rise to all eternity. 



XXIX. PRAISZ AND THANKSGIVING. 



657.* 



T. 235. 



TE DEU3I LAUDA:yirs. 

LORD God, thy praise we sing, 
To thee our thanks we bring : 
Both heaven aid ear^h do worship 
Thou Father of eternity; [thee, 
To thee all angels loudly cry, 
The heavens and all the powers on 
high : 

Cherubs and seraphs thee proclaim. 
And cry thrice holy to thy name: 

Holy is our Lord God', 

Holy is our Lord God, 

Holv is our Lord God, 

The Lord of Sabaoth. 

With splendour of thy glory spread 
Are heaven and earth replenished : 
The apostles' glorious company, 
The prophets' fellowsliip praise thee ; 
The noble and victorious host 
Of martyrs makes of thee its boast ; 
The holy church, in every place 
Throughout the earth, ' exalts thy 
praise. 

Tiiee, Father, God on heaven's 
The only and beloved Son. [ihrone, 
The Holy Ghost, the Comforter, 
The church doth worship and re- 
vere. 
14 



O Christ, thou glorious King. Vv'e 
Thee to be God's eternal Son : [own 
Thou, undertaking in our room, 
Didst not abhor the virgin's womb : 
The pains of death o'ercome by thee 
Made heaven to all believers free : 
At God s right hand thou hast thy 
I seat, 

I And in thy Father's glory great ; 

And we believe the day s decieed, 
I When thou shall judge the quick and 
dead. 

i 

Promote, we pray, thy servants" 
good. [bleed : 

Redeem'd with thy most precious 
Among thy saints make us ascend 
To glory that shall never end ; 
Thy people with salvation crown, 
Ble'ss those, O Lord, that are thine 
own : [vance 
Govern thy church, and, Lord, ad- 
For ever tliine inheritance. 

From day to day. O Lord, do we 
i Highly exalt and honour thee; 
i Thy name we worship and adore 
i World without end for evermore : 
i Vouchsafe, O Lord, we humbly (;ray, 
1 To keep us safe from sin this day : 
I O Lord, liave mercy on us all; 
I Have mercv on us, when v/e call : 



192 



PPwAISE AND 



Thy mercy, Lord, to us dispense, 
According lo lliy confidence : 
Lord, we have put our trust in thee. 
Confounded let us never be: Amen. 

658 * T. 583. 

TO thee, the Lord of all, 1 11 humbly 
sing. 

To thee, my Maker, I '11 thank-oiffer- 
ings bring; 

But how can language worthily dis- 
play 

Thy lauds, or to thy name due ho- 
mage pay? 

2 I 've nought to give : for w^hat I 

have is thine, 
Thine are my soul and body, and 

not mine. 
My reasoning powers, my health, my 

daily food. 
Are all thy gifts, and show that thou 

art good. 

3 That I'm an honourable vessel 

made, 

Is all the w^ork of love unmerited. 
And not because I 'm w^orthy ; mercy 
free 

Redeemed my soul from sin and 
misery. 

4 Now, while on earth I stay, to 

ihee I'll live, [give, 
And to thy shame alone all glory 
Till I with all thy saints my voice 

shall raise, 
And join in everlasting songs of 

praise. 

659.* T. 132. 

ALL glory to the sovereign good, 
And Father of compassion, 

To God, our help and sure abode, 
Whose gracious visitation 

Renews his blessings every day, 

And faketh all our griefs away : 
Give to our God the glory. 

2 The heavenly hosts with awe show 
forth 

The praise of their Creator: 
All creatures both in heaven and 

Whate'er exists in nature, [earth. 
Speak their divine Original, 
Impress'd most wisely on them all : 

Give to our God the glory. 



3 What is created by our God 
Enjoys his preservation ; 

He doth extend o'er all abroad 
His father-like compassion ; 
Throughout the kingdom of his 
grace 

Prevail his truth and righteousness : 
Give to our God the glory. 

4 In my distress I raised with faith 
To God my supplication ; 

My Saviour rescued me from death. 

And gave me consolation ; 
This makes my heart with thankful- 
ness 

Rejoice before the God of grace: 
Give to our God the glory. 

5 The Lord hath ever to his flock 
Kept without separation ; 

He doth abide our shield and rock, 

Our peace and our salvation ; 
He leads us with a mother's care, 
Protects from danger, guards from 
Give to our God the glory, [fear: 

6 Yea, when all creatures here deny 
Their help and consolation. 

Our great Creator then is nigh 

With succour and compassion. 
And sets the humble souls at rest. 
That live forsaken and oppress'd : 
Give to our God the glory. 

7 As long as I have breath in me 
I will sound forth his praises: 

His precious, saving name shall be 

Exalted in all places: 
My heart, with all thy strength 
adore 

The God of grace, the God of power, 
And give him all the glory. 

8 Ye who profess his sacred name. 
Give to our God the glory: 

Ye who his power know and pro- 
claim, 

Give to our God the glory : 
Rejoice from all vain idols freed, 
The Lord is God, he 's God indeed : 

Give to our God the glory. 

9 Now then before his face appear, 
With praises and thanksgiving ; 

With awe his holy name revere. 

And join with all the living, 
To extol the wonders he hath 
wrought. 

His mighty deeds surpassing thought: 
Give to our God the glory. 



THANKSGIVING. 



193 



* T. 14. 

I 'LL praise thee with my heart and 
OLord, my soul's delight, [tongue, 

Declaring to the world in song 
Thy glory, praise and might. 

•2 Thou art the eternal source of 
grace, 

The source of lasting bliss : 
From thee unto the human race 
Flows every happiness. 

3 What are we ? what do we possess i 
While here on earth below, 

Which thy great love and tenderness 
Do not on us bestow 7 

4 Who spread the lofty firmament 
And stairy skies around ! 

Who makes the dew and rain de- 
To fructify the ground 7 — [scend 

5 Who doth preserve our life and 
Our ease and safe abode ? [health, 

Who doth secure our peace and 
Our ever gracious God. [wealth 7 

On thee, almighty Lord of hosts, 
Depend our lite and all ; 
Thou keepest watch around our 
Protectest grea t and small, [coasts, 

7 Thy chastisements are nought but 

love ; 

When we our sins confess, 
We thy forgiveness richly prove; 
'Tis thy delight to bless. 

8 Thou count'st thy children's sighs 

and tears, [mourn ; 

And know'st well why they 
No tear too mean to thee appears 
To put into thy urn. 

9 Thou, when we are oppress'd. with 

grief. 

Dost us with pity view, 
Adminisfring thy kind relief, 
And lasting comfort too. 

] 10 Why need we mourn, as in des- 
pair, 

And grieve both day and night? 
On him we '11 cast our every care, 
Who gave us life and light. 

11 Ilath he not from our earliest 
days, 

Us nourish'd and maintain'd ? 
Safe-guarded us in all our ways, 
In dangers proved our friend 7 



13 God never yet mistakes hath 
In his vast government ; [made 

No, what he doth permit or aid 
Is blest in the event. 

13 Than murmur not, but be resign'd 

To his most holy will ; 
Peace, rest, and comfort thou wilt 

My soul, in being still. [find, 



661.* T. 227. 

NOW unite to render praises 
To Jehovah, to our God, and mag- 
nify 

His great name in all your places, 
Ye his people, ye who are his pro- 
perty ; 

For his goodness, love, and favour 
To his children last for ever : 
He is full of truth and grace, 
Pardoning all our trespasses : 
Still his name by you be praised, 
Who are seed to Abram raised, 
Out of every tribe and nation ; 
Give him praises, give him thanks 
and adoration. 

2 Yea, with joy ourselves address- 

ing 

To our gracious, heavenly Father, 
we '11 proclaim 
His great mercy without ceasing, 
Join with angels to exalt his glori- 
ous name; 
They, adoring on their faces, 
Witli thrice Holy sing his praises, 
We too, will extol the iiame 
Of our God and of the Lamb ; 
Be his glory ever sounded, 
Andliis works which are unbounded ; 
We. his ransom'd congregation. 
Than k and praise him for our blessed 
destination. 

3 To the throne go undismayed. 

Go with boldness and approach the 
mercy-seat, 
Since from God in Christ displayed. 

Nought but goodness, grace and 
favour you can meet ; 
Full of love', he longs to bless us, 
And is ready to embrace us ; 
Yea, to give his flesh and blood 
To us as our highest good; 
To his table we 're invited. 
And through grace with him united. 



194 



PRAISE AND 



195 



So that nought wh'ch may await us, 
('an from Jesus and his love e'er 
separate us, 

4 He hath now his Godhead's trea- 

sure 

To the needy open'd, and hath 
stores enoujih, 
Therefore 'tis his sovereign pleasure 
That no sinner, that not one should 
stand aloof : 
Each may lake, as were he named, 
Grace for grace nor stand ashamed ; 
Hungry souls who but believe, 
Of his fuiness may receive; 
And his fulness never ceaseth. 
Our enjoyment still increaseth ; 
Hence we drink in richest measure 
From life's fountain draughts of in- 
exhausted pleasure. 

5 These our faltering lays, dear Sa- 

viour, 

Which, tho' feeble, yet our grate- 
ful hearts express. 
Condescend to accept in favour. 

Till in glory we shall see thee face 
to face : 

Then for all thy works our praises 
Shall resound in heavenly places; 
There we shall to thee, our King, 
Joyful Hallelujahs sing: 
May from every thing in nature 
Praise be given to the Creator, 
And our lives and whole demeanour 
To Jehovah, to our God give praise 
and honour. 

662.* T. 195. 

GOD reveals his presence ; 

Let us now adore him. 

And with awe appear before him ; 

God is in his temple. 

All in us keep silence. 

And before him bow with reverence: 

Him alone— God we own; 

He 's our Lord and Saviour : 

Praise his name for ever. 

2 God reveals his presence. 

Whom the angelic legions 

Serve with awe in heavenly regions : 

Holy, holy, holy, 

Sing the hosts of heaven ; 

Praise to God be ever given ; 

Condescend— to attend 

Graciously, O Jesus, 

To our songs and praises. 



3 O majestic Being, 
Were but soul and body 

Thee to serve at all times ready ! 

IViight we, like the angels 

Who behold thy glory, 

Deep abased sink before thee. 

And through grace— be always, 

[n our whole demeanour, 

To thy praise and honour. 

4 Grant us resignation. 
Hearts before thee bowed. 
With thy peace divine endowed : 
As a tender flower 

Opens and inclineth 

To the cheering sun which shineth; 

So may we— be from thee 

Eays of grace deriving, 

And thereby be thriving. 

5 Lord, come dwell within us, 
While on earth we tarry ; 
Make us thy blest sanctuary; 
O vouchsafe thy presence ; 
Draw unto us nearer, 

And reveal thyself still clearer: 
Us direct— and protect; 
Thus w^e in all places 
Shall show forth thy praises. 

663.* T. 341. 

THOU, Jesus, art our King : 

Thy ceaseless praise we sing: 
Praise shall our glad tongues employ, 

Praise o'erflow the grateful soul, 
While we vital breath enjoy, 

While eternal ages roll. 

2 Thou art the eternal light. 
And shinest in deepest night: 

Wond'ring gazed the angelic train, 
While thou bow'dst the heavens 
beneath, 

Taking thy abode with man, 
Man to save from endless death. 

3 Thou for our griefs didst mourn, 
Thou hast our sickness borne: 

All our sins on thee were laid ; 

Thou with unexampled grace 
All the mighty debt hast paid, 

Due from Adam's helpless race. 

4 Thou hast o'erthrown the foe, 
God's kingdom fix'd below : 

Conqueror of all adverse power, 
Thou heaven's gates hast open'd 
wide; 

Thou thine own dost lead secure, 
And to life eternal guide. 



195 



THANKS 



GIVING. 



196 



5 Above the starry sky 

Thou reign'st, enthroned on high; 
Prostrate at thy feet we fall : 

Power supreme to thee is given, 
As the righteous Judge of all, 

Sons of earth and hosts of heaven. 

6 The m'ghty seraphs join, 
And in thy praise combine ; 

All their choirs thy "lories sing: 
Who shall dare with thee to vie, 

Mighty Lord, eternal King, 
Sovereign both of earth and sky 7 

7 The venerable train, 
Patriarchs, first-born of men, 

And the Apostles of the Lamb, 
By whose strength they faithful 
proved, 

Join to extol his sacred name 
Whom in life and death they loved. 

8 The church, thro' all her bounds, 
With thy high praise resounds : 

The confessors fearless here 
Boldly praise their heavenly King : 

Children's feebler voices there 
To thy name hosannas sing. 

9 'Midst danger's blackest frown 
Thee hosts of martyrs own : 

Pain and shame alike they dare, 
Firmly trusting in their God ; 

Glorying thy cross to bear. 
Sealing thus their faith with blood. 

10 Arise, exert thy power. 
Thou glorious Conqueror: 

Help us to obtain the prize, 
Help us well to close our race ; 

That with thee above the skies 
Endless joys w^e may possess. 

664. T. 79. 

JESUS, the whole creation's Head, 
Lord of the living and the dead. 

Endless thy glories shine : (own ; 
Thy blood-bought church in mercy 
The church assembled round thy 
throne. 

Or pilgrims here; we all are thine. 

2 Pilgrims on earth, here may we 
rest, 

The sparrow here hath found a nest. 
Thine altars, O Lord God ; 



For all thy blessings and thy care, 
Our gratitude in praise and prayer 
Shall still ascend to thine abode. 

3 Ye spirits of the just above, 
With Christ now perfected in love, 

Once our companions here ; 
In higher strains join us to sing 
Blessing and honour to our King, 

Till he in glory shall appear. 

4 Hail, Lamb once slain, thy pre- 

cious blood 
Hath brought us sinners nigh to God, 

Worthy art thou alone : 
Accept, O J^ord, Ancient of days, 
Thy universal church's praise. 
Here and around thy glorious 
throne. 

665. ^ T. 101. 

THANKSGIVING, honour, praise 

and might 
Unto the slaughter'd Lamb be ren- 

der'd, (light, 
Who brought us to his kingdom's 
And bought us from all tongues and 

kindred; 

Before the world was form'd we were 
ordain'd 

By him to happiness and life which 
hath no end. 

2 To him who ever doth abide, 

Be ceaseless songs of praise repeated 
By Christendom, his chosen bride. 
And those in heavenly mansions 

seated; (name. 
The angelic hosts exalt his saving 
And w^e wjth all created beings do 

the same. 

3 By all the saints around his throne, 
And all the angelic choirs in heaven. 
With shouts of glory to God's Pon, 
Our King and Shepherd, praise be 

given : 

They join with us his goodness to 
rehearse; 

His glorious n ame be praised through- 
out the universe. 

666. * T. 146. 

NOW let us praise the Lord 
With body, soul, and spirit, 

Who doth such wondrous things 
Beyond our sense and merit; . - 



196 



PRAISE AND 



197 



Who, from our mother's womb 

And earliest infancy, 
Hath done great things for us ; 

Praise him eternally. 

2 O gracious God, bestow 

On us, while here remaining, 
An ever-cheerful mind ; 

Thy peace be ever reigning : 
Preserve us in true faith 

And Christian holiness ; 
That when we go from hence 

We may behold thy face. 

667.* T. 206. 

ALMIGHTY Lojrd, :||: 
Eternal Word, 
Creation's Head, 

By vvh'»m :H: the worlds were made, 
Which in heaven's spacious sphere :||: 
Appear ; 

Who by thy blood 
Brought'st us to God ; 
Thee we confess :|(: 
The Lord our righteousness. 

2 Sure as thou livest, 

And as Lord movest 

On cherubim. 

And awest :|(: the seraphim, 

Jehovah, great I AM, 

And Lamb ; 

So sure 's thy blood 

The highest good 

Of sinners poor, 

Till death shall be no more. :lf: 

668 * T. 9. 

TILL permitted hence to go. 

To behold my Saviour, 
Whom ev'n here by faith to know, 

I enjoy the favour:— 

2 Till to heaven I go in peace, 
Where no sin assaiieth. 

Sorrows, sighs, and tears must cease, 
Love alone prevaileth :— 

3 Till the day when 1 shall tread 
Those celestial mountains, 

Where the Lamb himself will lead 
Me to living fountains: — 

4 Till that time mine eyes I '11 raise 
Unto him in spirit. 

And my feeble tongue shall praise 
My Redeemer's merit. 



669. T. 90. 

THE Lamb was slain ! let us adore, 
With grateful hearts his mercy own; 
May all within us evermore 
In silence at his feet fall down ; 
Serve without dread, with reverence 
love 

The Lord, whose boundless grace we 
prove. 

2 The Lamb was slain ! both day and 

night 

The angelic choirs his praises sing; 
To him enthroned above all height. 
Heaven's hosts celestial anthems 
bring ; 

While here poor sinners join the 
song. 

And praise him with a stammering 
tongue. 

3 Gladly our own poor works we 

leave, 

For him despise wealth, pleasure, 
fame. 

To him our souls and bodies give, 
His death doth our affections claim : 
Henceforth we own him as our 
Lord , 

His name be by us all adored. 

4 Through him alone we live, for he 
Hath drowned our transgressions all 
In love's unfathomable sea : 

Fall prostrate, lost in wonder fall. 
Ye sinners, for the Lamb was slain; 
He died that we might life legain. 

5 As ground, when parch'd wit3i 

summer's heat, 
Gladly drinks in the welcome shower, 
So may we iist'ning at his feet, 
Receive his word and feel his power: 
May nothing in our hearts remain, 
But this great truth, The Lamb was 

slain. 

670. T. 159. 

ADORED be the Lamb of God, 

That he upon the cross 
To God, by his most precious blood, 

Hath reconciled us: 
All praise be given to him, that we 
W^-re born the day of grace to see, 
When he his love to us reveal'd, 
And thus our pardon seal'd. 



197 



THANKSGIVING. 



198 



2 To be his priests and witnesses 
Is now our happy lot, 

To sing in songs of endless praise 

To Jesus who us bought : 
We now like Mary wish lo sit 
In spirit lirifning at his feet, 
Waiting with lamps prepared and 

diess'd 
For Jesus' marriage-feast. 

3 Meanwhile his promises we trust, 
And join our gratefiil lays 

In concert with the ransom'd host, 

To sing redeeming grace : 
While they who round his throne 
appear, 

The wonders of his love declare, 
And sing, The Lamb for us was 
slain ; 

Our hearts reply, Araen. 

671. T. 132. 

SING praises unto God on high, 

To him who us created ; 
Sing praises to the Lord, so nigh 

To sinful man related: 
Rejoicing Hallelujah sing, 
Jesus Jehovah is our King, 

And gracious Mediator. 

2 He calls us brethren, not ashamed 
To bear our human nature ; 

Yea. heirs of life we now are named, 
Joint-heirs with our Creator: 

He ever lives our cause to plead. 

Grants help in every time of need; 
Praise to his name for ever. 

672. T. '39. 

YE servants of God, your great 
Master proclaim, 

And publish abroad his most excel- 
lent name : 

The name all victorious of Jesus 
extol. 

His kingdom is glorious, he rules 
over all. 

2 God ruleth in heaven almighty to 
save. 

And yet he is with us, his presence 

we have : 
The great congregation his triumphs 

shall sing, 
Ascribing salvation to Jesus our 

King. 



3 Salvation be brought unto God on 

the throne, 
Let all sing rejoicing, and honour 
the Son ; 

The praises of Jesus the angels pro- 
claim, 

Fall down on their faces and wor- 
ship the Lamb. 

4 Then let us adore him and give 

him his right, 

All glory, and power, and wisdom, 
and might, 

And honour, and blessing, with 
angels above, 

And thanks never ceasing for infi- 
nite love. 

673. T. 11. 

BRETHREN, let us join to bless 
Jesus Christ, our joy and peace ; 
Let our praise to him be given. 
Who is Lord of earth and heaven. 

2 Jesus, lo, to thee we bow. 
Thou art Lord, and only Thou ; 
Thou, the woman's promis'd Seed, 
Glory of thy Church, and Head. 

3 Thee the angels ceaseless sing. 
Thee we praise, our Priest and King ; 
Worthy is thy name of praise, 

Full of glory, full of grace. 

4 We thy little flock adore 
Thee our Lord for eve: more : 
Ever more show us thy love, 
Till we join the choirs above. 

674. T. 22. 

BLESS, O my soul, the God of grnce; 
His favours claim thy highest praise: 
How can the wonders he hath 

wrought 
Be lost in silence, and forgot ? 

2 'Twas he, my soul, that sent his 

Son 

To die for crimes Vvhich thou hast 
done : 

He paid the ransom, and forgives 
The hourly follies of our lives. 

3 Our youth decay'd his power re- 

pairs, - [years: 
His mercy crowns our growing 
He satisfies our souls with good. 
And filleth us with heavenly food. 



198 



PRAISE AND 



199 



4 Let the whole earth his power con- 
fess, 

Let all mankind adore his grace; 
Let us with all our powers sing 
Praise to our Saviour, God, and 
King. 

675. T. 14. 

COME let us join our cheerful songs 
With angels round the throne : 

Ten thousand thousands are their 
tongues, 
But all their joys are one. 

2 Worthy the Lamb that died, they 
To be exalted thus ; [cry, 

Worthy the Lamb, our hearts reply, 
For he was slain for us. 

3 Jesus is worthy to receive 
Honour and power divine; 

And blrssings, more than we can 
Be, Lord, for ever thine. [give, 

4 The whole creation join in one. 
To bless the sacred name 

Of him that sits upon the throne, 
And to adore the Lamb. 

676. T. 22. 

WE sing to God, whose tender love 
Caused him to leave his throne 
above. 

To dwell with sinful worms below, 
And save them from eternal wo. 

2 On fiillen men he cast his ej'e, 
In depths of misery saw them lie; 
Pitied their state, resolv'd to come 
And suffer freely in their room. 

3 A mortal body he assumed, 
Groan'd, bled, and died, and was en- 

tomb'd : 

At length the work thus finished, 
He rose triumphant from the dead. 

4 To heaven's bright realms he took 

his llighl. 
Beyond the reach of mortal sight ; 
There pleads with God for ransom'd 

men, 

Thence will in glory come again. 

5 To Je.sus, our exalted Head, 
Immortal honours now be paid; 
The glory of his saving name 

Our tongues sliall evermore pro- 
claim. 



677. . T. 14. 

O FOR a thousand tongues to sing 
My dear Redeemer's praise ; 

The glories of my God and King, 
The triumphs of his grace. 

2 Jesus, the name that charms our 

fears, 

That bids our sorrow^s cease : 
'Tis music in poor sinners' ears, 
'Tis life and health and peace. 

3 His grace subdues the power of sin, 
He sets the prisoners free ; 

His blood can make the foulest clean, 
His blood avail'd for me. 

4 He speaks, and list'ning to his 
New life the dead receive : [voice 

The mournful, broken hearts rejoice, 
The humble poor believe. 

5 Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye 

dumb. 

Your loosen'd tongues employ : 
Ye blind, behold your Saviour come; 
And leap, ye lame, for joy. 

678. T. 14. 

NOT all the angels of the sky. 

Nor happy saints above, 
Have greater cause to praise than I 

The Saviour's dying love. 

2 Had I an angel's heavenly tongue 
Or seraph's melody, 

My theme should be his praise, who 
hung 

Upon the cross for me. 

3 For thee he hangs, my soul, rejoice, 
For thee, my soul, expires: 

Then sing his love with thankful 
voice ; 

Sing what his love inspires. 

4 Till fleeting time shallhave an end. 
And years shall cease to roil. 

Due praise shall from his church as- 
cend, 

And spread from pole to pole. 

5 How sweet the precious gospel 
In the believer's ear; [sounds 

This balsam heals his cank'ring 
wounds, 
And dries each anxious tear. 

6 But tears of joy must ever flow 
For Jesus' w^ondrous love ; 



199 



THANKSGIVING. 



200 



And when I leave this world below, 
I'll sing his praise above. 



679. 



T. 595. 



AWAKE, and sing the song 

Of Moses and the Lamb: 
"Wake every heart and every tongue, 

To praise" the Saviour's name. 

2 Sing of his dying love, 
Sing of his rising power; 

Sing how he intercedes fibove 
For us whose sins he bore. 

3 Ye pilgrims on the road 
To Zion's city, sing : 

Rejoice ye in the Lamb of God, 
In Christ, the eternal King. 

4 Soon than we hear him say, 
Ye blessed children, come : 

Soon will he call us hence away 
To our eternal home. 

5 There shall our raptured tongues 
His endless praise proclaim, 

And sweeter voices tune the song 
Of Moses and the Lamb. 



680. 



T. 595. 



TO God the only wise, 

Our Saviour and our King, 

Let all the saints below the skies 
Their humble praises bring. 

2 "Tis his almighty love, 
His counsel and his care. 

Preserves us safe from sin and death, 
And every hurtful snare. 

3 He will present our souls, 
L'nblemish'd and complete, 

Before the glory of his face, 
With joys divinely great. 

4 The Saviour's ransom'd race 
Shall meet around the throne, 

Extol him for his saving grace, 
And make his wonderslinown. 

5 To our Redeemer God, 
Wisdom and power belong ; 

Imm'.rtal crowns of majesty, 
And heaven's eternal song. 

681. T. 90. 

WITH thanks before the Lord ap- 
pear, 

Adore his precious, saving name; 



His patience, faithfulness, and care. 
Our humble, grateful praises claim : 
His goodness none can comprehend, 
His tender mercies know no end. 

2 Worthy the Lamb, that every 

brea th 

His lauds in ceaseless strains repeat : 
Worthy the Lamb, that for his death 
Each pulse should to his honour 
beat ; 

That to his throne the sacrifice 

Of prayer and praise like incense rise. 



682. 



T. 208. 



THAXKS, beloved Saviour, 
For thy every favour 

On thy church conferred ; 
Fervent be our praises, 
While each soul retraces 

All thy mercies. Lord : 
Every day we would extol 
Thee, our constant benefactor, 
Guardian, guide, instructor. 

2 All our wants thou knowest, 
And such gifts bestowest, 

As our need requires ; 
Each disease thou healest, 
And our pardon sealest, 

Granting our desires : 
For thy countless benefits, 
Lord, our souls shall bless thee ever : 

We '11 forget them never. 



683. 



T. 14. 



FOR mercies countless as the sands. 

Which daily I receive 
From God, by my Redeemer's hands, 

My soul, what canst thou give? 

2 Yet this acknowledgement I'll 
I For all he hath bestow'd, [make 

Salvation's sacred cup ITi take. 
And call upon my God. 

3 The best return for one like me. 
So wretched and so poor, 

Is, from his gifts to draw a plea. 
And ask him still for more. 



684.* 



T. 166. 



THAXKS be to thee, O Lamb of 
I God, 

i For thy unfathomable grace : 



201 



PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING. 



How many benefits bestow'd 
Forgotten and unnoticed pass: 
When I thy love astonished see, 
What lengths, breadths, heights, and 

depths appear ; 
Eternity, immensity, 
These, these its only limits are. 

685. T. 83. 

NOW with joyful songs appear. 
And with humble adoration, 

'Fore the Lord; he's always near 
To his ransom'd congregation : 

With the poor he deigns to dwell: 

He is named Immanuel. 

686. * T. 121. 

IN joyful hymns of praise. 
Like one man, sweetly raise 
Voices quite united ; 
With our liturgic lays 
Our Saviour is delighted ; 
He '11 with gracious ear 
Our thanksgivings hear, 
And we feel him near. 

687. * T. 58. 

WHEN all thy mercies. Lord, to 
mind we call, fall: 
Astonish'd at thy feet we humbly 
Grant us still in future thy kind di- 
rection, 

Till in us all the aim of thy election 
Be quite obtaln'd. 

688. * T. 155. 

THOU, our Light, our Leading star. 
Who hast kindly us directed 
And protected ; 

When thy mercies, daily new, 
We review. 

In the dust we fall before thee. 
Lost in wonder we adore thee ; 
None can give ihee praises due. 

689. T. 590. 

O GOD, at thy command we rise 
Thy glorious name to bless ; 

Thee, the great Lord of earth and 
We joyfully confess : [skies, 

Our joy is now to sing of thee, 
To triumph in thy love, 



And this (transporting thought I) 
shall be, ■ 
Our endless work above. 

690. T, 167. 

WORSHIP, honour, praise, and 

blessing, 
Christ is worthy to receive : 
Grateful praises without ceasing 
It is meet that we should give : 
Help, ye bright angelic spirits, 
Bring your sweetest, noblest lays, 
Help to sing the Saviour's merits. 
Help to chant Immanuel's praise. 

691. * T. 114. 

THE Lamb of God unspotted, pure, 

and holy. 
Who by his death us reconciled to 

God, 

And from our sins hath wash'd us in 

his blood. 
Is worthy, that each knee bow 'fore 

him lowly, 
That every tongue with gladness 

him confess 
The only Lord, unto the Father's 

praise. 

692. T. 249. 

WITH holy awe we sing. 

To God :||: the glory bring: 

To thee, eternal King, 

Blessing and praise be ever given, 

By all on earth, and all in heaven: 

Amen, Hallelujah, 

Hallelujah, 

Amen, Hallelujah. 

693. * T. 39. 

O THAT we with gladness of spirit 
for ever 

Adored and praised our crucified Sa- 
viour ; 

O might each pulsation thanksgiving 

express. 

And each breath we draw be an an- 
them of praise. 

2 The Lamb who by blood our salva- 
tion obtained. 

Took on him our curse, and death 
freely sustained, 



SUPPLICATION. 



202 



Is worthy of praises, let with one 
accord 

All people say, Amen, O praise ye 
>^ the Lord. 



694. 



T. 249. 



IN humble, grateful lays, 
The Lord :||; of hosts we praise. 
His saving name confess; 
Yea, filPd with holy awe, revere 
The Father, Son, and Comforter: 
Amen, Hallelujah, 
Hallelujah, 
Amen, Hallelujah. 

2 Praise to the slaughter'd Lamb : 
His love :||: we will proclaim, 
Who died us to redeem ; [beat, 
O might each pulse thanksgiving 
And every breath his praise repeat ; 



From angels and from men, 

To the Lamb slain 

All honour doth pertain. 



695. 



T. 230. 



PRAISES, thanks, and adoration 
Be given to God without cessation, 
To Jesus Christ, our gracious Lord : 
For his mercy, love, and favour 
To us, his flock, endure for ever ; 
Bless, bless his name with one ac- 
cord : 

To God, the Father, Son, 
And Spirit Three in One, 

Hallelujah! 
In highest strain 
Praise the Lamb slain : 
Let heaven and earth reply, 

Amen. 



XXX. PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION. 



696. T. 582. 

BEHOLD the throne of grace. 
The promise calls me near. 

There Jesus shows his cheering face, 
And waits to answer prayer. 

2 That rich, atoning blood, 
Which sprinkled round I see. 

Provides for tliose who come to God 
An all-prevaiJing plea. 

3 My soul, ask what thou wilt, 
Thou canst not be too bold ; 

Since his own blood for thee was 
spilt. 

What else can he withhold 7 

4 Beyond thy utmost wants 
His love and power can bless; 

To praying souls he always grants 
More than they can express. 

5 Since 'tis the Lord's command, 
My mouth I open wide ; 

Lord, open thou thy bounteous hand, 
That I may be supplied. 

6 My soul, believe and pray, 
Without a doubt believe ; 



Whate'er we ask in God's own way 

We surely shall receive. 
7 Here stands the promise fair, 

For God cannot repent, 
To fervent, persevering prayer 

He '11 every blessing grant. 

697. T. 11. 

COME, my soul, thy suit prepare, 
Jesus loves to answer prayer; 
He himself hath bid thee pray, 
And sends none unheard away. 
2 Thou art coming to a King, 
Large petitions with thee bring; 
For his grace and power are such, 
None can ever ask too much. 
.3 Lord, I will not let thee go, 
Till the blessing thou bestow; 
Oil, do not my suit disdain ! 
None shall seek thy face in vain. 

698. * T. 10. 

THE prayers of the needy, 
Thou, Lord, to hear art ready, 
Thy mercy and forbearance 
We every day experience. 



203 



PRAYER AND 



2 When thee in faith addressing, 
Thou no good gift nor blessing 
Unto thy church deniest, 

But all her wants suppliest. 

3 In thee we trust for ever, 
Since thou to each believer 
AfFord'st that consolation : 

I 've heard thy supplication. 

699. T. 583. 

THE love of Christ to me is greater 
far [pear ; 

Than outwardly it doth to man ap- 

When I before him my complaints 
make known, 

He sympathizeth with them as his 
own. 

2 As oft as T approach the holy place, 
And bow 'fore him by whom I live 

through grace, [quest, 
Most graciously he answers my re- 
And thus my troubled heart is soothed 

to rest. 

700 * T. 136. 

THIS yields me joy. 
That God, in his compassion. 
Does not reject my prayer and sup- 
But graciously [plication. 
Regards my poverty ; 
That with unwearied patience he is 
ready 

At all times to attend to me, his 

child most needy, 
And to relieve my wants is nigh: 
This yields me joy. 

2 Long as I live, 
The promises of Jesus 

I '11 to myself apply, to me they 're 
When I to him, [precious ; 

My faithful Saviour, cleave, 
And pond ring on his wonders, kneel 

before him, 
Praise him with tears of joy, and in 

the dust adore him, 
I of his love fresh proofs receive 
While here I live. 

3 I 'm well assured 

His love to me is tender : 
Therefore I now my all to him sur- 
He 's merciful, [render ; 

A kind, forgiving Lord : 



Though I may not immediately expe- 
rience 

The succour which I ask, I '11 wait 

with faith and patience; 
For he at last will help afford, 
I'm well assured. 

4 Praise ye the Lord, 

Whose kindness, grace, and favour, 

Unto his congregation last for ever; 

Whose presence cheers 

His chosen witnesses : 

Where'er we are, to him ourselves 

addressing 
In prayer, we surely shall not fail to 

share his blessing ; 
We therefore sing with one accord : 
Praise ye the Lord. 

701 * T. 16. 

(iUITE alone, and yet not lonely, 
I '11 converse with God my friend ; 
Now from worldly cares receding, 

1 my time in prayer will spend. 

2 O how blessed are the moments, 
When the Lord himself draws near, 
When I feel his gracious presence. 
And he listens to my prayer. 

703. T. 14. 

MANY complaints to Christ I can 

Ev'n by a sigh relate. 
Which I can't represent to man, 

They are too delicate. 

703. T. 16. 

NE'ER dejected— unaffected, 
May T walk before thee here; 

What distresses— or oppresses, 
Pouring in thy faithful ear. 

704. * T. 79. 

WITH ardent longing, at thy feet. 
Lord Jesus Christ, I humbly wait : 
O lend a gracious ear 

Unto my manifold complaints : 

1 trust thou wilt relieve my wants. 
And deign thy needy child to hear. 

2 Grant me an upright simple heart, 
A cheerful mind to me impart, 

Free from sin's galling load : 



SUPPLICATION. 



204 



O may I of my sinfulness 
Always retain a consciousness, 
But not serve sin ; forbid it, God I 

3 Grant me a harmless, dove-like 
To true humility inclined ; [mind, 

Thy will be mine indeed : 
O may I labour, constantly 
Endow'd with spirit's poverty, 

From every hurtful influence freed. 

4 In peace with all may [ be found, 
Clearly thy gospel-truth propound, 

In praying faithful be ; 
A share in others' welfare take, 
The schemes and plots of Salan 
break, 

Fast bound unto thy church and 
thee. 

5 Presence of mind on me bestow; 
A readiness O may I show 

To execute thy will; 
When I enjoy the highest good, 
Partaking of thy flesh and blood, 

My soul with "thy love's ardour fill. 

6 May I be serious, childlike too, 
In all i-ssentials firm and true ; 

Give me a trusty ear ; 
A sympaihising. tender heart, 
In joy and sorrow to take part. 

And gladly others' burdens bear. 

7 In converse make me tractable 
And mild; in storms invincible, 

And never prone to yield : 
May I maintain incessantly 
A tender fellowship with thee, 

From day to day by grace upheld. 

8 Thy unction O may I obey, 

And tread the pilgrim's rugged way; 

Grant I may shun no toil : 
In all my senses render me 
Well exercised, and let me be 

Anointed with thy gladd"ning oil. 

9 What for myself I thus request, 
That pray I also for the rest 

Of those who cheerfully 
Go forth, salvation to proclaim 
Thro' faith in thy most holy name, 

Wherever they are sent by thee. 

10 Thou of all nations the desire. 
With zeal thy ministers inspire ; 

And grant that every field, 
With gospel-seed already sown, 
In Gentile lands, or in our own, 

May an abundant harvest yield. 



11 O Father, as with pleasure own, 
The dear-bought purchase of thy Son ; 

O Spirit, be our guide, 
To us thy saving liglit afford; 
O Christ, the church's Head and 
Lord. 

May we for ever thine abide. 

706.* T. 36. 

LORD Jesus Christ, thy body's Head 

and Saviour, 
On us, thy children, deign to look in 

favour; 

Our grateful hearts with thanks are 
overflowing. 

Before thee bowing. 

•2 What peace do we derive, what 

consolation. 
What strength from thy atoning 

death and passion ; 
Impress'd with holy reverence we 

adore thee, 

And fall before thee. 

3 Thy goodness, as thy power, is 

past expression ; 

We trust that thou, whene'er with 
supplication 

We seek thy face, in mercy wilt ac- 
cept us. And not reject us. 

4 O Lord, thou great High-priest of 

our ['rofession, 

Who at God's right hand makest in- 
tercession, 

And by thy powerful prayers to help 
the needy Art ever ready ; — 

5 The many drops of blood which 

from thee flowed. 

The streams of tears which oft thy 
cheeks bedewed, 

Are all in our behalf for mercy plead- 
ing And interceding. 

6 O may thy church before thee 

bloom like flowers. 
Cnlo thy praise, through thy atone- 

meni'? powers ; 
Yea. glorify thy name in us, dear 
! Sa"viour, Both now and ever. 
! 

I 706.* T. S3. 

I FLOCK of Christ, in fellowship 

j Offer fervent supplication. 

: Whether to rejoice or weep 

! We may now have most occasion ; 



205 



PRAYE 



R AND 



206 



When Ihe lips no more can pray, 
Sighs will find to him their way. 

2 O may he so sensibly 

Bless us with his grace and favour, 
That we in humility 

May rejoice in him, our Saviour, 
May he in his mercy grant 
All we weep for, all we want. 

3 May his presence constantly 
Yield us joy and consolation, 

In the certain hope that he 

Will regard our supplication, 
Grant our prayers, and much more 
give 

Than we 're worthy to receive. 

4 This be our supreme delight, 
To remain in closest union 

With our Lord both day and night. 
And enjoy his sweet communion ; 
This our heaven while here we stay. 
Him to love, serve, and obey. 

707 * T. 79. 

O THOU, who in the sanctuary 
Dost minister, thy church supply 

With incense for her prayer; 
Grant to us all a cheerful heart ; 
A burning steady light impart, 

Defended from all noxious air. 

2 Lord, give us an attentive ear. 
Which may thy voice distinctly hear. 

An eye to view thee still ; 
And priestly lips to tell thy praise, 
And feet earth's rugged, craggy ways 

To traverse without fearing ill, 

3 Our hands for blessing hallow'dbe, 
Our bodies temples be to thee. 

Our souls enjoy thy peace ; 
A breeze divine our spirits cheer. 
Grant us thy still small voice to 
hear, [grace. 

Unknown save to thy flock of 

708 * T. 79. 

LORD, our High-priest and Saviour, 
Pour fire and spirit's fervour 

On all thy priestly bands ; 
When we are interceding. 
And for thy people pleading, 

Give incense and hold up our 
Jiands. 



2 By thine illumination. 
Thy churches situation 

In the true light we trace ; 
We rise from prayer with blessing, 
O'ercome what is distressing 

Through ihee, and run with joy our 
race. 

709. ^ T. 114. 

WHENEVER we with ardent sup- 
plication 

Survey the kingdom of thy cross, O 
Lord, 

And recollect the promised, rich re- 
ward 

For thy soul's travail, bitter death, 

and passion, 
The hope we cherish that thy flock 

of grace [crease. 
On earth will still abundantly in- 

2 O Father of thy people, we im- 

plore thee. 
The church, the fruit of Jesus' suflfer- 

ings, bless ; 
Refresh thine heritage with showers 

of grace. 

The cause is thine, and thine alone 
the glory : 

May Jesus thousands as a spoil ob- 
tain. 

And his disciples constant victory 
gain. 

3 Spirit of truth, who Christ's blood- 

bought salvation 
Sett'st forth, and glorifiest his sacri- 
fice. 

May hosts of sinners, list'ning to 
thy voice. 

Receive with joy the gospel invita- 
tion, 

And, by thee gather'd, see their 

names enroH'd 
Among the sheep of Jesus' ransora'd 

fold. 

710. * T. 583. 

LORD Jesus, may thy blood-bought 

church increase 
From day to day in knowledge and 

in grace ; 

To all her choirs those special bless- 
ings grant. 

Which they in their degree and 
measure want. 



206 



SUPPLICATION. 



207 



2 Thy servants and thy handmaids ( 9 May thy whole flock, by thee their 



keep in faiih, 
And ground them all on thy atoning 
death ; 

Let these who have the care of souls, 
by thee 

Be taught; thus will their labour 
prosperous be. 

3 May all our pastors who instruct 

thy sheep, 
Firm to the word of thy atonement 
keep; 

To act as in thy sight O give them 
grace. 

In word and walk may they show 
forth thy praise. 

4 For all our meetings, for each con- 

ference, 

We crave the blessing of thy coun- 
tenance ; [love 
Keep in the bond of harmony and 
All elders, and their strength in 
weakness prove. 

5 Remain our T.ord, our Shepherd, 

Head, and King, 
And each to the other in subjection 
bring: 

Thy flocks preserve in peace and 
' unity, 

And walk among them with com- 
placency. 

6 From grace to grace still further 

lead us on, 
And finish the good w'ork thou hast 
begun ; 

That we thy saving name may 
magnify, 

And for thy bitter torments yield 
thee joy. 

7 Thy messengers, who storms and 

wavts disdain, 
To teach the nations and their souls 
to gain. 

Bless thou, and touch th jir lips with 

hallow'd fire ; 
To witness of thy death their tongues 

inspire. 

8 On Israel's scatter'd tribes look 

down in grace. 
In mercy visit soon the old covenant 
race, 

Their stubbornness subdue, remove 
the veil, [hail. 
That they may thee as the Messiah 



Shepherd led, 
Afford thee joy, and in thy footsteps 
tread ; 

Unto eternal life let us by faith 
Feed on the merits of thy blood and 
death. 

10 May all thy people far and near 
fulfil, 

Supported by thy aid, thy holy will ; 
To thee all praise, all honour doth 
pertain. 

Let all who love thy name, reply, 
Amen. 



711 * 



T. 5S3. 



THOU hast thy church appointed. 
Lord, through grace, 

Thy saving nam'e to honour and con- 
fess, 

A church that in herself is void of 
good. 

But yet by thee with power divine 
endow'd. 

2 Teach us to pray for all the ran- 

som'd fold : 
Lord, from thy church no needful 

gift withhold, 
As head and ruler in thy house re- 

main. 

And be the leader of thy witness- 
train. 

3 Grant that we all may steadfastly 

adhere 

To those great truths, by thee to us 

made clear : 
Although we have but little strength, 

may we, 

Abiding in thy word, preserved be. 

4 O let thy congregation feel thy 

peace. 

And daily may her joy in thee in- 
crease : 

Preserve her graciously from every 
harm. 

Protect her by thy strong and mighty 
arm. 

5 Grant her to thee an ever free ac- 

cess, 

That cheerful to the mark she on- 
ward press, 



207 



PRAYER AND 



208 



And far and near, supported by ihy 
aid, 

Extend thy knowledge, and thy gos- 
pel spread. 

6 Thou know'st our wants, and 

comfort dost impart 
Unto each needy, poor, and sin-sick 
heart : 

Yea, by ihy body and thy precious 
blood 

Thou giv'st to us an ever-strength- 
'ning food. 

7 By thee as Shepherd of the flock 

we 're led. 
Till we shall join the church now 

perfected: [fulfil, 
Till then thy blessed aim with us 
And teach us in all things to do thy 

will. 



712. T. 185. 

GRACIOUS Saviour, blets thy con 
gregation, 
Richly all her wants supply : 
Be our only joy and consolation, 

Till we quit mortality : 
Of each weight may we be more di- 
vested, 

Live beneath thy sceptre unmo- 
lested. 

In thy matchless radiance shine, 
Filled with thy love divine. 

2 Cheer thy chosen w-itnesses, O 
Jesus, 

Who thy dying love proclaim : 
That with joy they may to distant 
places 

Bear thy great and glorious name : 
By thy arm O may they be defended. 
Till their pilgrimage on earth is 
ended. 

And they are with thee at rest : 
Lord, we pvay, hear our request. 

713. ^ T. 22. 

LORD Jesus, with thy presence 
bless. 

By land and sea, thy witnesses; 
In every danger them defend. 
In every trial prove iheir friend. 

2 O may thy word in Christendom 
Be blest, and may thy kingdom 
come ; 



May all thy ministers succeed 

In bringing" fruit to thee their Head. 

3 Preserve in constant love & peace, 
And thro' thy blessing still increase, 
Thy little flocks, which far and near 
In towns and villages appear. 

4 Thy thoughts of peace o'er us 

fulfil. 

Incline our hearts to do thy will : 
Thy gospel make more fully known; 
May all the world thy go;.dness owti. 

714. * T. 22. 

ACCORDING to thy mercy. Lord, 
True Christian faith to us afford. 
That we thy kindness, love, & grace, 
May taste throughout our future race. 

2 Hold over us thy gracious hand; 
Protect and keep us to the end 
From earthly noise and misery, 
Retired and still to walk with thee. 

3 O grant that we may thine remain, 
And deeper ground in thee obtain ; 
Yea, give cs to our latest breath 

To enjoy the merits of thy death. 

715. T. 22. 

ATTEND, O Saviour, to our prayer; 
All things by thy appointment arei 
We thee confess the sovereign Lord, 
Thy name be every where adored. 

2 Thou who on earth the ^ick didst 

heal, 

And to the poor thy love reveal, 
O comfort, by a look from thee. 
All who are now in misery. 

3 Nearer and nearer draw us still; 
Might all but know thy holy will: 
Subdue all pride and stubbornness, 
O Lord, by thy prevailing grace. 

4 Preserve by thy most gracious aid 
Those who have thee their refuge 

made; 

Grant that, in all things free from 

blame. 

In meekness they may praise thy 
name. 

716. T. 205. 

JESUS, hear our fervent prayer, 
Own thy people, se^I us thine : 



20S 



SUPPLICATION. 



209 



Tliee to obey from day to day 

By thy Spirit us incline. 
Us for ever bless and keep, 
Mark us as thy chosen sheep ; 
From thy fulness to us grant 
Every grace and gift we want. 

717* T. 185. 

GRACIOUS Lord, with fervent sup- 
plication 
We lift up our hearts to thee : 

Bless, we pray, thy ransom'd congre- 
gation, 

Gfant that young and old may be 
Plants of thy dear heaveniy Father's 
planting, 

That on thy great day none may be 
wanting : 
Unconiounded, without fear, 
Then to meet thee all prepare. 



[ Bless thy servants, grant them grace 
j and unction, 

I That they may with care discharge 
i their function : 
i Lord, on thee we humblv call, 
\ Let thy blessing rest on all. 

: 721.* T. 1. 

; O LORD, ashamed and blushino: we 
i dec-are, 

i That we thy poor insolvent debtors 
j are. 

2 O lift on us thy gracious counte- 
nance, 

I In mercy look upon our indigence , 

I 3 Grant us each blessing purchased 
j by thy blood, 

O'erstream our souls with that aton- 
I ing flood. 



718 * 



T. 166. 



722.* 



T. 97. 



O JESUS, bless thy witnesses, 
Spread over them thy arms of love, 
Behold them in their destined race, 
Where bold in faith's bright path 

they move : 
Support them under every load, 
Console them when they weep 'fore 

thee, 

And help them for thy aid bestow'd 
To praise thy name continually. 



719.* 



T. 169. 



ABUNDAXTLY our Saviour's hand 

Bestoweth gifts and grace, 
Tliis we in many a distant land 
With inward joy can trace : 
When for his work engaged in 
prayer, 

We know, he our requests will hear, 
And confidently can believe, 
A rich increase he "11 give. 



720. 



T. 185. 



BLESS, O Lord, \\e pray, thy con- 
gregation, 
Bless each choir and family ; 
Bless the youth, the rising genera- 
tion. 

Bless the children dear to Ihee ; 
Jo 



OFT as the church the blessings 
weighs 

Derived from Jesus' saving grace, 
And ponders on his faithf' fcare, 
Which she each day doth richly 
share, 

By love constrain'd to pray she is in- 
clined 

For the prosperity of all mankind. 

•2 For all put in authority 

We supplicate most fervently; 

'J he magistrates thou hast ordain'd 

Support by thy almighty hand, 

In guarding church and state give 

them success ; 
The land in which we live protect 

and bless. 

3 From strife and tumult, God of 
grace, [peace : 

Preserve us; bless the land with 
May all men willingly obey 
Rulers, ordain'd to bear the sway ; 
And under their protection, grant 
that we 

May live in godliness and honesty. 



723. 



T. 97. 



SI>,'CE rulers are ordain'd that they 
O'er other men should bear the sway, 
To punish evil, and protect 
The good ; O grant, that they may act 



209 



CHU 



RCH 



210 



As in thy name, according to thy 
word, [reward. 
And be thyself their shield and great 

2 Let the whole world thy mercy see, 
Bless those, who humbly cleave to 
thee, 

Thy mercy, Lord, to us dispense, 
According to our confidence, 
We trust, thou 'It hear our prayers, 
yea, for each want, [grant. 
More than we ask or think, unto us 



724.*" T. 151. 

AMEN, this the conclusion 

Of our petitions be : 
Lord, by thy blood's effusion, 

Let us belong to thee ; 
Thus we await, possessing 

True bliss while we are here, 
The time, when joys ur.ceasing 

We once with thee shall share. 



XXXL THE CHURCH OF CHRIST AND THE CONGREGATION 
OF THE BRETHREN. 



725.^^ T. 520. 

PRAISE God for ever ; 
Boundless is his favour 
To his church and chosen flock, 
Founded on Christ the rock, 
His almighty Son, 
On fair Mount Zion, 
By his Spirit, grace, and word : 
Blest city of the Lord, 
Thou in spite of every povv^erful foe 
Shalt unshaken stand, and prosper- 
ing grow, 
'Midst disgrace — to God's praise. 
Both in love and unity; 
Praise God eternally. 

2 It plain appeareth. 

As God's word declareth, 

That the Lord his flock defends, 

Through mercy which ne'er ends ; 

As he was of old 

With his chosen fold. 

Thus his power and faithfulness 

We in the church may trace : 

For our God his people still protects 

And 'mongst them his righteous 

throne erects : 
Praises be— given to thee. 
Mighty God, Immanuel, 
That thou with us wilt dwell. 

3 God our salvation 
Feeds his congregation 

With his word and sacrament ; 
All evil doth prevent, 



That the weak and poor 
Here may dwell secure : 
Order is herein maintain'd 
By discipline unsiain'd, 
And God's servants watch with faith- 
ful care 

O'er his flock, and offer fervent 

prayer : 
God our Lord— will afford 
Righteousness, and joy, and peace, 
Until the end of days. 

726. T. 167. 

GLORIOUS things of thee are 

Zion, city of our God ; [spoken, 
He whose word can ne'er be broken 

Form'd thee for his own abode : 
On the Rock of ages founded, 

What can shake thy sure repose 7 
With salvation's walls surrounded, 

Thou may'st smile at all thy foes. 

2 See, the streams of living waters, 
Springing from eternal love, 

Well supply thy sons and daughters, 
And all fear of want remove: 

Who can faint while such a river 
Ever flows their thirst to assuage 7 

Grace, wJiich like the Lord, the giver, 
Never fails from age to age, 

3 Round each habitation hovering, 
See the cloud and fire appear, 

For a glory and a covering. 
Showing that the Lord is near: 



210 



OP CHRIST. 



211 



Thus deriving from their banner 
Light by night and shade by day, 

Safe they feed upon the manna, 
Which he gives them when they 
pray. 

4 Blest inhabitants of Zion, 
Wash'd in the Redeemer's blood ! 

Jesus, whom their souls rely on, 
Makes them kings and priests to 

'Tis his love his peo'ple raises [God : 
In his courts to reign as kings, 

And as priests, his solemn praises 
Each lor a thank-offering brings. 

5 Saviour, if of Zion'scity 

I through grace a member am, 
Let the worfd deride or pity 

I will glory in thy name : 
Fading is the worldling's pleasure, 

All his boasted pomp and show; 
Solid joy and lasting treasure 

None but Zion's children know. 

727.^ T. 69. 

HOW amiable 

Thy habitations are, 
Wherein assemble 

Thy Christian people dear, 
O Lord,— thy praises to record. 

2 My heart with fervour 
And inward longing pants, 

Thy grace and favour 

To tell there with thy saints. 
Boldly— the truth to testify. 

3 For there thou choosest 

To dwell, my living Tower; 
Sweet rest diffusest 

From that place evermore. 
Which thou— ordained hast thereto. 

4 There is asserted 

The new birth spiritual; 
Souls are converted 

By thy pure gospel's call, 
And there— in Christ's church grafied 
are. 

5 For this 1 'm longing, 

To be throughout my days 
Thereto belonging, 

Thy holy name to praise, 
And thee— to serve incessantly. 

6 All those are blessed 

That come into thine house; 
With awe expressed, 

Which deep conviction shows. 
And pray— and to thee homage pay. 



7 Thou dost deliver 
Thy church in all distress : 

Thou art our Saviour; 
Whate'er may us oppress, 

Victory— we may obtain thro' thee. 

S One day is better 

Spent in the Chris ian church. 
Thy praise to utter, 

Than thousands spent in search 
Of joy— in the broad worldly way. 

9 This territory 

The Lord as sun doth light, 
Gives grace and glory. 

And fcanctified'deli'ght 
To all— who on his mercy call. 

10 Yea, his condition 
How splendid 'tis. O Lord, 

Whom thou admission 

Dost to thy church afford, 
And so— the heavenly kingdom too. 

13 Through grace afford us, 
Dear Lord, church-liberty, 

To each good purpose, 
That we our df.ys employ 

With care — thy holy word to hear, 

728.^ T. 166. 

U X F A T H O M ' D wisdom of our 
King ; 

In stillness he collects his flock. 
Leads on. doth to perfection brincr, 
And grounds it on himself the rock: 
Witli'little hurry, noise, or show, 
He s .fely guideth every soul ; 
Xo more the blinded world can do 
Than scorn and ridicule the whole. 

2 Thy church, great Saviour, bought 

with blood. 
Despised of men. but dear to thee. 
Esteems thy cross a pleasant load, 
An easy yoke; thrice happy she, 
When bearing thy reproach below, 
She still partakes of ihy free grace ; 
The grace thou richly dost bestow. 
And which affliction's load out- 
weighs. 

3 Thou hast with shepherd's faiih-' 

fulness 

Brought many souls to thy blest fold. 
Made them partakers of thy grace. 
Amongst thy followers them eii- 
roird; 



211 



CHURCH 



212 



They yield thee pleasure and de- 
light, 

When they thy voice hear and obey, 
And while they in thy love unite, 
Thouguid'st them through life's nar- 
row way. 

4 We humbly pray, support the 

weak, 

Support thy children by thy grace ; 
Thou know'st for thee athirst we 
seek, 

Kind Master of thy chosen race ; 
We know thy faithfulness and love, 
Thy mercy all our wants supplies; 
May spirit, soul, and body prove 
To thee a pleasing sacrifice. 

5 By thee protected, gracious Lord, 
O may we ever live secure, 

Led by thy Spirit, grace, and word. 
Relying on thy covenant sure : 
Thy work O prosper and defend, 
We 're feeble, but confide in thee ; 
Let thy true followers to the end 
Amidst oppression conquerors be. 

729 * T. 22. 

AS long as Jesus Lord remains, 
Each day new rising glory gains; 
It was, it is, and will be so 
With his church militant below. 

2 Our only stay is Jesus' grace, 
In every time and every place ; 
And Jesus' blood-bought righteous- 
ness 

Hemains his church's glorious dress. 

3 All Felf-dependence is but vain, 
Christ doth our corner stone remain, 
Our rock which will unshaken stay 
When heaven & earth are fled away. 

4 The Spirit which anointed Christ, 
By which the apostles were bap- 
tized, 

Proceeding from the church's Head, 
Is given to us, and makes us glad. 

5 That cause shall never suffer harm 
Which rests on Jesus' mighty arm; 
What men can do we need not fear. 
No foe shall even touch a hair: — 

6 For these our God hath number'd 

all, 

Without his leave not one can fall ; 
If in the least he be so true, 
What will he not in greater do ? 



7 He is and shall remain our Lord, 
Our confidence is in his word ; 
And while our Jesus reigns above. 
His church will more than conqueror 
prove. 

730* T. 22. 

AS birds their infant brood protect, 
And spread their wings to shelter 
them ; 

Thus saith the Lord to his elect, 
So will 1 guard Jerusalem. 

2 And what is then Jerusalem, 
The darling object of his care? 
What is its worth in God's esteem? 
Who built it ? who inhabits there ? 

3 Jehovah founded it in blood, 
The b^ood of his incarnate Son : 
There dwell the saints, once foes to 

God, 

The sinners whom he calls his own. 

4 Though foes on every side assail, 
This city hath a sure defence; 
Against her they shall ne'er prevail, 
While guarded by Omnipotence. 

731.* T. 126. 

THE Lord, ere he appeared 

Upon this earth as man, 
Already had prepared 

The great and glorious plan, 
A church to gather to his praise, 

And had before ordained 
How this should come to pass. 

2 Though man, by sin deceived, 
God's image forfeited. 

Yet Christ this loss retrieved. 

By dying in his stead ; 
Thou Bridegroom of the church, once 
slain. 

What anguish did it cost thee. 
Thy faithless bride to gain ! 

3 O days of solid blessing. 
When Christ, the sun of grace, 

All other light surpassing, 
His healing beams displays: 

Then walking on the narrow way, 
Our path we can discover, 

Till dawn of endless day. 

4 When we shall see our Jesus, 
In majesty most bright, 

O how will this abase us. 
When in his kingdom's light 



212 



OF CHRIST. 



213 



And heavenly glory we shall share : 

Lord Jesus, fi.r thy coming 
Thy church on earth p'-epare. 

5 We shall possess for ever 
Those joys divine in heaven, 

Of which to the believer 
A foretaste here is given ; 

And our redemption by his blood 
Shall be our song eternal 

Before the throne of God, 



732. T. 97. 



HOW sweet thy dwellings, Lord, 

how fair ; 
What peace, what bliss, inhabit 

there ; 

With ardent hope, with strong de- 
sire, 

My heart, my flesh, to thee aspire ; 
How oft I long thy heavenly courts 
and thee, 

My Lord and God, the living God, to 
see. 

2 One wish, with holy transport 
warm, 

My heart hath form'd, and still doth 
form; 

One gift I ask, that to my end 
Thine hallow'd house I may attend ; 
There may I joyful find a safe abode, 
There may I view the beauty of my 
God. 



733. T. 90. 

THE consecrated house we love. 
Where God vouchsafes to place his 
name ; 

Nor will we, Lord, from thence re- 
move, [claim. 
But jointly there thy praise pro- 
And daily to thy courts repair, 
To seek thee in the house of prayer. 

2 But oh, the house of living stones 
We never can neglect nor leave ; 
That temple which the world dis- 
owns, 

To that in life and death we cleave, 
Thro' faith to every member join'd. 
The church diffused through all man- 
kind. 



734. * T. 9. 

OXE there is to Christ well known, 

And by him approved, 
Poor and needy, yet his own, 

His bride, his beloved. 

2 She to Christ, her matchless friend. 
Love sincere declareth, 

And with a devoted mind 
His cross gladly beareth. 

3 We one Lord and Saviour own. 
Even Christ our brother. 

Of our flesh and of our bone ; 
We know of none other. 

4 He upon his heart doth bear 
All his souls redeemed, 

All his Faiher's children dear 
N^ow through grace esteemed. 

735. * T. 234. 

THOU sovereign Lord of earth and 
heaven, 

And of our hearts, to thee for ever 
Be homage paid and praises given, 

For thy eternal love and favour; 
The subjects of thy government, 

Who from thy death have life ob- 
tained, 

Their souls and bodies novv- present 
To thee as trophies dearly gain'd : 

Thou, Lord, this gift entire, 

Dost of us all require. 
As justly due by thee 'tis claimed ; 

And until all have grace 

To live unto thy praise. 

The faithful part must stand 
ashamed. 

2 We worship thee with filial fear, 
As part of thy blest congregation, 

With all who with us grounded are 
On Apostolic truth's foundation. 

Where Jesus is the corner-stone, 
And give thee praise for our elec- 
tion ; 

In thee we put our trust alone. 
Thou, Lord, wilt lead us to perfec- 
tion : 

O grant us to make known 
Thy truth, and freely own, 

That faith from works can't be 
That piety on grace [disjoined; 
Must rest, and faithfulness 

With faith must ever be combined. 



213 



CHURCH 



214 



736.^ T. 221. 

THOU Monarch of all, thou Lord 

God of creation, 
How wonderful, and yet how blest. 
Appears in the church thy wise ad- 
ministration, [fess'd : 
Of which thou art the Head con- 
'Tis here for the needy all help 
abounds ; 

To keep the eye steady fix'd on thy 
wounds. 

The sum is and substance with poor 

contrite sinners 
Of all the wise maxims whereby they 

are winners. 

2 What is it that makes us stand 

fast in one spirit, 
Lord Jesus, author of our faith ? 
What is it cements us?— 'Tis only 

thy merit. 
Thy wounds and all-atoning death: 
Ye heralds of mercy, with courage 

good [blood : 

Redemption proclaim now in Jesus' 
No heart e'er dissolved by Sinai's 

thunder. 

But rocks at the message of peace 
cleave asunder. 

3 Art thou not refreshed with divine 

consolation, 
Thou ransom'd, highly favour'd flock, 
When drinking with joy of the wells 

of salvation. 
Which freely flow from Christ the 

rock ? [bled ; 

Who now would be fearful ? for us he 
Who would not be cheerful? 'tis 

finislied ! 

This doctrine wo 'II hold and declare 

without ceasing ; 
His cross brings us peace, 'tis the 

source of all blessing. 

737 * T. 26. 

CHRIST is the church's Lord and 
Head; [fidence, 
This makes us hope with con- 
That he will be our sure defence 

And help in every time of need. 

2 O may our fellowship abide 
An honour to his blessed name; 
May he in us fulfil his aim. 

That we throughout be sanctified. 



738 * T. 14. 

THE great salvation of the Lord 

Abides his church's joy, 
To honour him with sweet accord, 

Our fav'rite, blest employ. 

2 Into the bosom of our Friend 
Both joy and grief we pour. 

Until our griefs shall have an end, 
And sorrows be no more. 

3 What comfort, what supreme de- 
Do we enjoy, what bliss, [light, 

When the Lamb sluin appears in 
sicht : 

Might the whole world know this. 

739. * T. 14. 

HAPPY, O Lord, are they who wait 

Thy pleasure to fulfil, 
Upon thy statutes meditate, 

And learn to do thy will. 

2 How blessed is thy family; 

Thy kind support they prove: 
All may be done by faith in thee, 

From strength to strength they 
move. 

740. T. 168. 

O HOW blessed is the station 
Of all those who love the Lord, 

Who partake of his salvation, 
Trusting in his sacred word : 

Blest who, in love's bond united, 

To his altars are invited; 

In his courts on earth they dwell. 

There his ma'chless praise to tell. 

741. T. 14. 

HAIL, church of Christ, bought with 
his blood ! 

The world I freely leave ; 
Ye children of the living God, 

Me in your tenis receive. 

2 Bride of the Lamb, I 'm one in 

heart 

With thee, thro' boundless grace, 
And I will never from ihee part : 
This bond shall never cease. 

3 Closely I '11 follow Christ with thee, 
I '11 go thy safest road; 

Thy people shall my people be, 
And thine shall be my God. 



214 

4 And am I, Jesus, one of those 
Who in thy fold have place ? 

Who, gather'd round the erected 
Enjoy redeeming grace ?— [cross, 

5 O yes. nor would I change my lot 
For all this world can give ; 

By grace I '11 keep the place I 've got, 
To thee alone 1 "11 live. 

742. * T. 205. 

RISE, exalt our Head and King; 

Praise the Lord wiio ever lives; 
Glad we are his praise to sing, 

He his people's praise receives : 
On his powerful day they rise, 
Offering free-will sacrifice ; 
His victorious triumph this. 
Since heirs host defeated is. 

2 Ye who Jesns' death proclaim, 
Service yield to him with joy; 

Praise with every breath his name, 

Grace to extol be your employ : 
Grace supports us every day, 
Leads us in the narrow way; 
'Tis through grace alone that we 
Can obtain the victory. 

3 Gracious Lord, may we believe, 
Venture all on thy free grace ; 

Boldly things not seen achieve, 

Trusting in thy promises: 
Faith thy people's stro!ighold is; 
Their employment daily this, 
To proceed on p iihs unknown, 
Leaning on thy grace alone. 

4 Christ, thy all-atoning death 
Is our life while here below; 

Strengthen thou our feeble faith, 

Constantly thy aid bestow ; 
In thy mercy we confide, 
Safely to the end us guide : 
Zion, if thy Head depart, 
Void of life and strength thou art. 

5 Lord, thy body ne'er forsake. 
Ne'er thy congregation leave; 

We to thee our refuge take, 
Of thy fulness we receive : 
Every other help be gone. 
Thou art our support alone ; 
For on thy supreme commands 
All the universe depends. 

743. * T. 26. 

WHO can the love of Christ express 
To those who, by his blood re- 
deemed, 



215 

Are as the heirs of life esteemed? 
He owns them as his chosen race. 

2 With thanks before his throne ap- 

pear. 

And praise his name, dear congre- 
gation, [tion, 
For every proof and demonstra- 
That you his favoured people are. 

3 We know his boundless love and 

grace, [favour, 
Enjoy his goodness, care, and 
He keeps his covenant for ever; 
Can aught exceed his faithfulness? 

4 O might this church of Christ 

always 

Be to the world a bright example. 
How by the Holy Ghost a temple 
May be constructed to his praise. 



744. T. 155. 

JESUS, Prince of life once slain, 
Thy remembrance ever raises 
Thanks and praises ; 
And thy love, when shed abroad. 
Lamb of God, [thee, 
Prompts us, gather'd here before 
With abasement to adore thee 
For thy sufferings, wounds, &l blood. 

2 To redeem us from the fall. 
Thou hast death for us endured, 
And procured 

For all those who trust in thee 
Mercy free ; 

Now thy ransom'd congregation 
Has thee for her sole foundation, 
Here and in eternity. 

3 Since thou hast deliver'd us 
From the yoke of every stranger 
And all danger. 

In thee. Saviour of the lost, 
Is our boast : 

From thy all-sufficient merit 

We eternal life inherit, 

For thy blood hath paid the cost. 

4 May thy ransom'd people, Lord, 
To thy inmost courts admitted. 
For priests fitted, 

Offering prayer and praise to thee 
Willingly, 

Prize their glorious destination, 
Yield to thee their ministration, 
^ And thy faithful followers be. 



OF CHRIST. 



216 



CHURCH 



217 



5 Sanctify us for thyself, 

From each thing by thy soul hated 

Separated : 

Freed from this world's sinful ways, 
Grant us grace 

In our walk and whole demeanour 
As new creatures thee to honour, 
And thy holy name to praise. 

G Deep engrave it on our hearts, 
How by thee we are esteemed. 
Why redeemed ; 
Ev'n to practise in these days 
Heaven's ways; 

'Midst all poverty and weakness, 
To grow up into thy likeness, 
And at judgment be thy praise. 

7 O lift up thy countenance 

On thy church ; in love remember 

Every member; 

Might none who would not be thine 
Enter in ; 

May we all, in thee believing, 
Grace for grace from thee receiving, 
Needful strength and succour win. 

745 * T. 166. 

THY church, O Lamb of God ap- 
pears 

Before thee, fiU'd wi th humble shame; 
Our eyes o'erflow with grateful tears. 
With melted hearts we praise thy 
name. 

For the discoveries of thy grace. 
And proofs of all thy faithful care. 
Experienced in so various ways. 
Of which each soul can witness bear. 

2 With thanks we call to mind the 

day. 

On which the power of thy blood 
We felt, when chain'd by sin we lay, 
As sinners dead and void of good ; 
The willing slaves of sin and death 
We were, and enemies to thee ; 
But granting us a living faith. 
Thou from the curse didst set us free. 

3 Is there a thing that warms the 

heart, 

That stirs up gratitude and love ? 
It is the grace thou dost impnrt, 
Tliy blood, the power of which we 
prove : 

We sink astonish'd at thy feet, 
Thy mercy's an unfalhom'd sea, 
How can we find expressions meet, 
WhQ but so lately loved thee? 



4 The word of Jesus' bloody sweat, 
Of his dire passion, wounds, and 

death, [trate, 
With power our souls doth pene- 
And quicken with life-giving breath: 
The powers of hell this vanquishes, 
Supports the church in every need; 
Though Satan to the threshold press, 
Christ's blood his entrance doth 

forbid. 

5 Who in the Spirit's light can trace 
The church of God he must declare, 
It is alone through Jesus' grace 
That she abiding fruit can bear : 

To him all honour doth pertain, 
Who by his blood made her his own : 
Her choirs repeat in cheerful strain. 
The Lord for us great things hath 
done. 

6 The church of Christ who views 

aright, 

He sees a glorious master-piece. 
And must with wonder and delight, 
Adore him who the author is ; 
Her beauty plainly doth appear 
To those who have discerning eyes; 
Her songs delight the ravish'd ear 
Of all who know celestial joys. 

7 She Christ, her faithful Shepherd, 

knows, 

Attends to his instructive voice; 

Amidst adversity she grows, 

In her election doth rejoice ; 

Is by the holy Spirit led, 

The blood of covenant maintains 

Her union with the Lord her Head, 

In whom she constant victory gains. 

746. T. 164. 

O THOU, who out of sin's dark 
night. 

Hast us, thy children, called. 
And hast thy glorious gospel-light 

Unto our hearts revealed ; 
Abased with shame we all 
Before thee humbly fall. 
And render for electing grace 
To thee, Lord Jesus, thanks and 
praise. 

2 The patience, love, unwearied 
care. 

Abundant grace and blessing, 
Thou dost bestow from year to year, 
Are truly past expressing; 



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Great mercy thou hast shown 
To us, we freely own, 
Yet hath thy aim, most faithful 
,| Friend, 

p With us not fully been obtain'd. 

3 What rich returns of thankfulness 
From us might be expected ; 

Who, that we might show forth thy 
praise, 

Have been through grace elected; 
But here we blush for shame, 
Unworihy of the name 
We bear, while of our heavenly call 
As yet so very short we fall. 

4 May we show forth continually, 
In our whole conversation, 

What we to others testify 

Of thee and thy salvation : 
May all men in us see. 
Our words and works agree ; 
Then shall we of redeeming love 
To others a sweet savour prove. 

5 But are there such among us still. 
Whose hearts thy love ne'er 

warmed, 

Who, tho' their wretched state they 
Are not thereby alarmed? ffeel, 
O rouse them from death's sleep. 
That they may pray and weep. 
And flee as sinners to thy wounds. 
Where for the vilest grace abounds. 

747. T. 79. 

THRICE happy congregation 
For thy predestination 

Adore the suffering Lamb: 
Who, moved by love unbounded, 
To purchase thee was wounded. 

The cross endured, despised the 
shame. 

2 It ne'er can be expressed 

In words, how thou art blessed ; 

Thy happy lot hold fast : 
Thy ransom, so expensive, 
Is surely more extensive. 

Than barely to be saved at last. 

3 O yes, our free election. 
By our kind Lord's direction, 

Is of a nobler kind ; 
John's portion to inherit, 
To be with Christ one spirit, 

Rightly acquainted with hismind : 



4 To this v/oiid crucified, 
For his use sanctified, 

In body and in soul, 
Till we to his full stature 
Are grown, and of his nature 

Partakers are, throughout the 
whole : — 

5 A bow of grace, appearing 
To the world, witness bearing 

That God is well inclined; 
A light, whose radiation. 
From Christ's illumination 

Derived, may shine to all man- 
kind. 

6 In each state and condition, 
Teach us. Lord, with precision 

To execute thy will : 
Be our heart's inclination 
Thy every intimation, 

To understand, and to fulfil. 

7 The Father's kind inspection, 
His blessing and protection, 

Be daily our support ; 
The holy Spirit's leading. 
And Jesus' powerful pleading, 

Convey us through this world un- 
hurt. 

748 * T. 155. 

CHURCH of Christ, sing and rejoice, 
Bring the Lord, thro' all thy classes. 
Thanks and praises, 
Glory, honour, might, and power 
Evermore ; 

Since he is our Head and Saviour, 
And his mercy, grace, and favour 
Richly doth on us bestow. 

2 When we on his faithfulness, 
Love and mercy duly ponder. 
Lost in wonder, 

We desire his name to praise : 
For his grace. 

Love, and goodness never ceaseth ; 
He the number still increaseth 
Of the church in which he rules. 

3 Highly favour'd church, thou art 
Still beyond ail contradiction, 
'Midst affliction, 

By the Lord who thee redcem'd, 
Much esteem'd ; 

Therefore may thy whole behaviour, 
Be an honour to thy Saviour, 
Whose great mercy never ends. 



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4 Tho' thou hast but little strength, 
Let thy faith be manifested 
And attested 

By unfeigned love to him ; 
Serve his name 

With true zeal in every station, 
As his feeble congregation, 
Which relies on his support. 

749. T. 161. 

HIGHLY favour'd congregation, 
Founded firm on Christ the rock. 

Own with thanks and adoration, 
He 's the Shepherd, we his flock ; 

He 's our Saviour, — whose great fa- 
vour 

We 've 'midst many trials proved ; 
We're unworthy, yet beloved. 

2 Church of Christ, within thy 

borders 

Truth prevail and love unfeign'd; 
Be thy government and orders 

With due faithfulness maintained ; 
Lord, most holy,— may we truly 
Prize our great predestination 
In thy chosen congregation. 

3 Think, my soul, how great the 

favour 

In Jehovah's courts to dwell ; 
There poor sinners meet their Sa- 
viour, 

There the sin-sick souls grow vv^ell : 
Was not Jesus— always gracious. 
When we, conscious how we failed, 
To his loving heart appealed? 

4 Here by faith we 're humbly eyeing 
Our Redeemer on the cross; 

We behold him bleeding, dying. 

To gain endless bliss for us : 
Here is ready— for the needy 
Meat and drink at Jesus' table, 
Which to explain we are not able. 

5 In thy family, O Jesus, 

Love t;hr)uld more and more abound; 
This thy word and Spirit teach us, 
As its mark to all around : 
May we le irning— and discerning 
Both thy doctrine and example, 
Be in truth thy holy temple. 

6 Grant that with thy chosen people 
Each may serve thee evermore, 

Following thee as thy disciple, 
And in spirit thee adore : 



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Gracious Saviour,— with heart's fer- 
vour. 

May we walk as thine anointed, 
In the path thou hast appointed. 

750. * T. 26. 

REDEEMED souls, adore and praise 
Our merciful and gracious God, 
For all the blessings he bestow'd, 

For all the wonders of his grace. 

2 The Lord for us great things hath 

done, [due: 
Our warmest thanks to him are 
We trace his goodness when we 

view [throne. 
His church, where he erects his 

3 We humbly take what he '11 be- 

stow, [grace ? 

Who would refuse his boundless 
O may his church in every place 
His blessed views more fully know. 

4 We all in spirit are agreed 
To follow Jesus as his flock. 

To build on him, our only rock. 
And on the path of life proceed. 

5 And though a rugged path it be. 
On which we oft with trials meet, 
And many dangers us beset, 

It leads to true felicity. 

6 The Father's garden here below 
With patience must be watch'd 

indeed; 

For as in nature 'tis, the seed 
Must die before the plant can grow. 

7 Here is our hand; us, Lord, assist 
To serve thee, 'midst reproach and 

shame. 

And thy atonement to proclaim. 
Until we in thy presence rest. 

8 In mutual love and harmony, 
Our solemn covenant we renew ; 
Say thou in grace. Amen, thereto: 

We give our hearts and hands to 
thee. 

751. * T. 16. 

CHURCH of Christ, thy destination 
Is to joy in him by faith ; 
He hath purchased thy salvation, 
He hath ransom 'd thee from death. 

2 Sin»sick souls, repair for healing 
To his stripes and bleeding wounds; 



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Then retain a grateful feeling 
Of the grace which there abounds. 

3 In all wants, in all distresses, 
Thence deriving sure relief ; 
Looking daily unto Jesus, 

Who to gladness turns your grief; — 

4 Join his church in this confession: 
I am sinful, weak, and poor, 

But my Saviour's birth and passion 
Prove to me the richest store ; — 

5 Nought but Jesus' grace, his merit, 
And his blood-bought righteousness. 
Is the cause why I inherit 

Life, and peace, and holiness. 

6 Jesus' death thv strength abideth, 
Church of Philadelphia T 

He who in aught else confideth 
Goes Laodicea's way. 



752.* T. 126. 

THOU ransom'd church of Jesus, 
The Saviour's happy bride, 

Arise, show forih his praises 
Who fo:- thee bled and died : 

Ye, though a people poor and mean, 
Of God are highly honour'd 

Because the Lamb was slain. 

2 In our degree and measure 
His love we will proclaim 

In lowliness with pleasure 
Yield service to his name; 

The church with tender care he'll 
And will in every trial [guide, 

Our sure support abide. 



753.^ T. 68. 

CHURCH of Christ be glad. 
Praise thy Lord and Head; 
Grounded on thy Saviour's merit, 
That thou 'rt tilled with his Spirit 
Is perceived, and this 
Proves ihat thou art his :— 

2 For the Lamb of God 
Fixeth his abode 

In his ransom'd congregation; 

And true joy and consolation, 
Grace and truth abound 
Where the Lord is found. 

3 All thy strength and life 
From Christ's death derive, 



And proclaim his bitter passion 
As the cause of man's salvation ; 

Showing forth his praise 

Till the end of days. 

754. * T. 114. 

BRIDE of the Lamb, thou favour'd 
congregation. 

Thou fruit of Jesus' cross, dear cove- 
nant-flock. 

Securely built on him, the eternal 
rock, 

Rejoice in him, the God of thy salva- 
tion. 

Reap all the blessings he design'dfor 
thee. 

Grow in his grace and knowledge 
constantly. 

2 Thy glory be to all the world dis- 
played. 

To all mankind his dying love pro- 
claim ; 

Awake, put on thy strength, Jeru- 
salem, 

And in thy beauteous garments be 
arraved ; 

Break forth, extend thyself both far 

and near. 
That thousands still thy happiness 

may share. 

755. T. 16. 

HIGHLY favour'd congregation, 
Loved by Jesus and esteem'd, 

Ne'er forget thy destination, 
Why from this vain world re- 
deemed. 

2 Grounded on thy Saviour's merit, 
Blest in his communion sweet, 

Destined heaven to inherit. 
And the church above to meet: — 

3 Witness here to all around thee 
Of thy Saviour's dying love; 

Testify, He sought and found me, 
Else I still should restless rove :— 

4 Evidence by word and action, 
That thy faiih is not in vain, 

That thy highest satisfaction 
Centres in the Lamb cnce slain. 

5 By love's closest bonds united, 
As the Lord's own family. 

Be to serve his name excited. 
Be to him a fruitful tree. 



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6 Grant, Lord, to thy congregation, 
What adorns her in thy sight: 

Let her walls be called salvation, 
Be her glory, shield, and light. 



756. T. 119. 

PRAISE the Lord ! 
Bounteously he deals with thee, 
Highly favour'd church of Jesus: 
Thee he chose through mercy free, 
To ?how forth his matchless praises, 
And rich fruit meet for the master's 
use, To produce. :|j: 

2 Gracious Lord, :lj: 
Blessed is our lot indeed. 

In thy ransom'd congregation : 
Here we on thy merits feed. 
Here the well springs of salvation, 
All the needy to revive and cheer, 
Open are. :||: 

3 As thy sheep 

May we all thy voice obey. 
And not listen to a stranger; 
Keep us, lest we go astray, 
Shelter us from every danger : 
No where else can we secured be, 

But in thee. :jj: 

4 Might we all, :||: 

iToung and old, be witnesses 
Of the power of thy salvation, 
And extol redeeming grace 
'Midst a crooked generation : 
Thus will manv souls around us be 
Gain'd for thee. :|i: 

5 We entreat, :||: 

Lord, lift up thy countenance 
On thy ransom'd congregation ; 
Grace to every choir dispense: 
May we all, each in his station, 
Daily in thy great salvation share : 
Hear our prayer. :||: 



757. T. 595. 

O CHURCH, thy Saviour praise. 
He chose thee for his own; 

Rejoice in his electing grace, 
He much for thee hath done. 

2 Thanks for his boundless love, 
And constant faithful care ; 

We, for the mercies which we prove, 
Insolvent debtors are. 



3 Ye servants of our God, 
Who in his presence stand, 

Extol him for his aid bestow'd, 
Upon his word depend. 

4 Chief Shepherd of thy fold, 
Thy servants' only Guide, 

Them with thy mighty arm uphold, 
And in their midst preside. 

5 Thy children laud thy name; 
Thy mercies daily new, 

O Lord, our grateful praises claina. 
To thee our thanks are due. 

6 Thee for thy care we bless, 
Adore thy grace and truth, 

Since thou delight'si to perfect praise 
Out of the sucklings' mouth. 



758. T. 16. 

YE, who freely offer praises, 
Glorify your Saviour's name: 

Do not his unbounded mercies 
Justly our thanksgivings claim? 

2 Yes, with grateful hearts' sensation 
We his love and goodness trace, 

That on earth a congregation 
He hath formed to his praise. 

3 O how kindly hath he led us, 
O'er us watch'd with faithful care, 

On the richest pastures fed us. 
Saved from danger, freed from 
fear. 

4 Yet while we with joy adore him, 
We indeed have cause to mourn. 

To confess our faults before him, 
And to him as sinners turn. 

5 O forgive each deviation ; 
Lord, while we for mercy sue. 

Let us joy in thy salvation: 
As of old our days renew. 



759. T. 155. 

CALLING gratefully to mind, 
How by Christ we are elected 
And protected, 
As a flock which he hath led, 
Richly fed. 

On the pastures of his merit. 
We as one man, glad in spirit, 
Magnify the church's Head. 



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■3 Yet amidst our songs of praise, 
We abased fall before him, 
And implore him, 
Taking to ourselves with shame 
All the blame : 

Grant us, Lord, full absolution; 
Unto us belongs confusion, 
But all glory to thy name. 



760. T. 16. 

OX thy ransom'd congregation, 
Lord", lift up thy countenance ; 

Be our help, joy, and salvation ; 
Life and health to us dispense. 

2 In each heart O fix thy dwelling, 
There erect a monument 

Of thv love, all love excelling, 
There fulfil thy blest intent. 

3 Take us under thy protection, 
Grant us to obey "thy voice, 

Simply follow thy direction, 
To thy will resign our choice. 

4 Of each weight still more divested. 
Freed from every earthly view. 

Be our purpose, unmolested 
Our high calling to pursue. 

5 Thus may we, as thine anointed. 
Walk 'fore thee in truih and grace ; 

Di the path thou bast appointed, 
Lead us, Lord, unto thy praise. 



761.* T. 58. 

0 THOU, whose goodness words can 

ne'er express, 
Daily lift up thy friendly, loving 

face 

On the congregation, her choirs and 
classes,"' 

Let us perceive in all our streets and 
places 

Thy peace divine. 

2 In labour or at rest, O Lord, be- 
dew 

With thy most precious blood what- 
ever we do ; 

Let thy gracious presence surround 
us ever, 

As though our longing eyes enjoy 'd 
the favour 

Thee to behold. 



3 With fervour all thy people's hearts 

inspire. 

And to enjoy thy grace be our desire; 
May thy love, dear Saviour, to love 

constrain us, 
And closely in the bond of peace 

maintain us, As one 'fore thee. 

4 We surely are a work of thy own 

hand. 

Sinners on whom thou 'st deigned 

thy blood to spend. 
By the holy Spirit to thee directed, 
A covenant-people, by free grace 

elected To serve thy name. 

5 Grant that we all, both young and 

old, may prove 
True witnesses of thy redeeming 
love; 

Showing forth thy praise?, may we 

adore thee, 
And humbly walk in grace, and 

truth before thee, 

Till we go hence. 

6 May"st thou with us thy gracious 

aim obtain : 
Grant that thy church may constant 

victory gain : 
May we, truly conscious that we are 

needy, 

To look to thee in faith be always 
ready, And trust thy power, 

T Might every one who knows us, 

clearly trace 
In all thy'people unction, truth, and 

grace ; 

That whoe'er approacheth thy con- 
gregation. 

May feel and own it from a clear 
persuasion, The Lord is here. 

762. T. 227. 

GRACIOUS Lord, who us hast 
called 

By thy gospel out of sin's dark, dis- 
mal night, 
To our hearts thy love revealed. 
And in mercv broucrht us to thy saving 
light; 

Thou hast by thy kind direction, 
Thanks be to thy free election, 
Form'd the Brethren's Unity, 
As a favour'd flock, to be 
In one covenant closely joined, 
To thy blessed will resigned, 



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223 



Pledged, wholly thee to follow, 
And to serve thee— spirit, soul, and 
body hallow. 

2 Bless, O Lord, thy congregation, 
As thy planting, as a work of thine 

own hand ; 
Visit her with thy salvation, 
Be the sacred bond of love therein 

maintain'd : 
Grant that we, in thee remaining 
And thy perfect aim attaining. 
Through thy faithful nursing care, 
Copious fruit to thee may bear: 
Thus, from this world separated, 
To thy service dedicated. 
We in our degree and measure. 
For the travail of thy soul shall yield 

thee pleasure. 

763 * T. 26. 

O LORD, lift up thy countenance 
Upon thy church, and own us 
thine ; 

Impart to us thy peace divine. 
And blessings unto all dispense. 

2 'Tis our desire to follow thee, 
And from experience to proclaim 
Salvation in thy blessed name: 

O bless thy servants' ministr3^ 

3 Thy mercy is our only stay, 
Direct us by thy holy word. 
Thy Spirit's light to us afford, 

Preserve us lest we go astray. 

4 O Well of life, we pant for thee ; 
In copious streams thy thirtsty 

flock 

Desires to drink of thee the Rock 
And thirst no more eternally. 

5 Thy grace thou freely dost bestow, 
This is our only plea and claim : 
We blush 'fore thee with conscious 

shame, 

Our many faults and wants we 
know. 

6 To thee, O Lord, our righteous- 

ness, 

Who by thy blood hast wash'd us 
clean 

From every spot and stain of sin, 
We give unfeigned thanks and 
praise. 



764.* T. 244. 

LORD, may the congregation, 

Establish'd on thy death, 
Enjoy thy great salvation 
And daily live by faith; 
Believing in thy blood, 
'J'hat all atoning flood, 
Grant we may cleave for ever 
To thee our highest good. 



2 Unfold thy grace's treasure, 
And all our hearts prepare, 

That we may in full measure 
In thy salvation share ; 

O may thy looks of grace 

Insure our happiness ; 

Uphold us, and for ever 

Set us before thy face. 



3 Let us 'fore thee abased, 
Be daily more and more 

To taste thy friendship raised; 
Prepare, we thee implore, 

Amidst thy chosen race 

Still many witnesses. 

Who can from heart's experience 

Proclaim redeeming grace. 



4 We will of Jesus' passion 

And meritorious death 
Ne'er cease to make confession, 

Till we give up our breath ; 
Till we in heavenly light 
Shall see his face most bright, 
And with the saints in glory 
In songs of praise unite. 



765.* T. 30. 

LIFT up thy pierced hands, most 
gracious Saviour, 

O'er thy church, and pour out all 
that favour. 
Which in thy loving 

And kind heart for us is ever mov- 
ing. 

2 To thy care ourselves we now sur- 
render, 

Of our lives to thee we make a 
tender. 
Protect and lead us, 
As our faithful Shepherd daily feed 
us. 



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766 * T. 58. 

HOLD o'er thy church, Lord, thy 

protecting hand, 
And in thy truth O may she ever 

sand: 

May thy ransom'd people show forth 

thy praises, 
And be devoted to thy name, Lord 

Jesus, Until thou comest. 

2 Preserve thy church, Lord Jesus, 

every where, 
And grant that she rich fruit for thee 

may bear. 
Build her outward structure, fill her 

with glory, 
And let each member praise thee and 

adore thee. 

And serve thy name. 

767. ^ T. 595. 

THE happy church of Christ 

Stands to this very day ; 
Those who are chosen daily find 

To her an open way. 

2 Lord Jesus, when we trace 
Thy gracious call and aim 

With us thy flock, we render praise 
Unto thy holy i.ame. 

3 Thou open'st us a door. 

Our little strength thou know'st ; 
Assist us. Lord, we thee implore. 
To call to thee the lost. 

768. * T. 583. 

HOW bold and vain the attempt to 

overthrow 
The blessed church of Jesus Christ 

below ; 

For Salem's bulwarks, holy walls, 

and towers, 
Shall stand in spite of all opposing 

powers. 

769. * T. 132. 

THE spirit of the witne.^ses 
Rests on the congregation. 

Excites her to proclaim free grace 
In Christ's propitiation ; 

And teacheth her when to rejoice. 

When to lift up her cheerful voice, 
And when to weep in silence. 



770.* T. 56. 

THOU, whose name is :||: inexpres- 
sible, 

And whose counsels are unsearch- 
able, 

Thou, who from eternity 
Didst the lime and place decree 
Where securcely :[.': thy dear flock 
should dwell ;— 

2 Spread thy blessing -.f. here and 

every where, 
Far surpassing all our thought and 

prayer : 

When we have performed all. 
And fulfiird thy gracious call, 
After labour we sweet rest shall 
share. 



771.* T. 590. 

O THOU, whose mercies far exceed 

All we can think or say, 
As in thy people thou indeed 

Dost daily more display : 
Let for our happiness, O God, 

On us while here below, 
By virtue of thy death and blood, 

Still thousand blessings flow. 

2 Lord Jesus, let us be thine own, 
And ever thine remain. 

We now ourselves to thee commend 
With thy whole chosen train ; 

Till thou shalt fully have obtain'd 
With us ihy thoughts of peace, 

When we in joys which never end, 
Shall see thee face to face. 

3 Shelter our souls most graciously 
Within tliy open'd side, 

Move them from every harm away, 
And in thy safeguard hide : 

O let our names in life's blest rolls 
Inscribed be ever found, 

And in life's bundle may our souls 
Be fast and firmly bound. 

4 Now may the very God of peace 
Us wholly sanctify, 

And grant us such a rich increase 

Of unction from on high, 
That spirit, soul, and body may, 

Preserved free from stain, 
Be blameless until thy great day, 

Lord Jesus Christ : Amen. 



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225 



772 * T. 79. 

THOU know'st the congregation 
Hath thee for her foundation, 

Whatever the world may say : 
Grant us to cleave for ever 
To thee, our faithful Saviour; 

May love among us bear the sway. 



773.* T. 106. 

LORD, may not one among us be 
Who trifles with his call of grace. 

None who believes not heartily 
In thee, the Lord our righteous- 
ness; [love, 

But grant that, prompted by thy 

We all to thee may faithful prove. 



774.* T. 151. 

O JESUS Christ, most holy, 

Head of the church, thy bride, 
Each day in us more fully 

Thy name be magnified; 
O may in each believer 

Thy love its power display, 
And none among us ever 

From thee, our Shepherd, stray. 



775.* T. 208. 

LORD, thy body's Saviour, 
Shepherd and Preserver, 

If times numberless 
We, thy congregation, 
Paid our adoration 

For electing grace, 
Yet should we— great debtors be : 
Take us all as an oblation 
For thy bitter passion. 



776. T. 586. 

HIGH-PRIEST of thy church-dis- 
pensation, [hand, 
Lift up, we pray, thy pierced 

And bless thy ransom'd congrega- 
tion, 

In every place by sea or land ; 
Before thy Father's throne remember 
By name each individual member; 



Thy face upon us shine, 
Grant us thy peace divine, 
For we are thine. 



777.* T. 121. 

IN Jesus' love and peace, 
On earth's extended face, 

Dwell our congregations; 
Both here, and o'er the seas, 

We raise our supplications, 
That the God of grace 
All of us may bless. 
Till the end of days. 



778.* T. 161. 

JESUS, hear our supplication, 
'Tis thy pleasure x 

Those to bless who to thee cleave : 

Grant us stronger demonstration 
Of thy favour. 

Than our weak minds can conceive; 

Help the feeble, — us enable. 

In thy blest path of salvation, 
Bold and joyful 

To go through faith s each gradation. 



779.* T. 221. 

O LORD, let thy countenance friend- , 
ly and gracious 

Shine clearly on thy chosen race ; , 

To thee we commend ourselves joint- 
ly, to bless us ; J 

Let every member feel thy peace : 

Thy servants protect, O most gra- 
cious Lord, r 

And always direct by thy holy word ; 

Yea, grant them with boldness thy ^ 
death to proclaim, 

And life and remission of sins ( 
through thy name. 



780.* T. 121. 

LORD Jesus, by thy detith. 
Whereon we trust by faith, ( 

Thy wounds, thy pierced side. 
Thy agony and sweat, 

Preserve the church, thy bride. 
Till thou comest again, 
Prince of life once slain, f. 



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781. * T. 22. 

LORD Christ, reveal thy holy face, 
And send the vSpirit of thy grace, 
To fill our hearts with fervent zeal, 
To learn thy trath, and do thy will. 

2 Lord, lead us in thy holy ways. 
And teach our lips to'tell thy praise : 
Revive our hope, our faith increase. 
To taste the sweetness of thy grace: 

3 Till we with angels join to sing 
Eternal praise to thee, our King; 
Till we behold thy face most bright 
In joy and everlasting light. 

4 To God, the Father and the Son 
And Holy Spirit, Three in One, 
Be honour, praise, and glory given 
By all on earth and all in heaven. 

782. * T. 141. 

OWN thy congregation, 

O thou slaughter'd Lamb ; 
We are here assembled 

In thy holy name ; 
Look upon thy people. 

Whom thou by thy blood 
Hast in love redeemed. 

And brought nigh to God. 

2 Thou hast kindly led us 
For these many years ; 
Ah, accept our praises 
And our grateful tears: 
■ Grant us all the favour 

To obey thy voice, 
i Yea, what thou directest 
I Be our only choice. 

( 3 Church, who art arrayed 
i In the glorious dress 
Of thy Lord and Saviours 

Spotless righteousness, 
Be both now'and ever 

By his blood kept clean, 
And in all thy members 
May his grace be seen. 
16 



j 7S3.^ T. 155. 

I SLAUGHTER-D Lamb, Immaiiuel, 
Who hast gained our salvation 
By thy passion. 

Ah, we give thee thanks and praise 
For thy grace ; 

Grant that we may all inherit 
The anointing of thy S{;iri% 
I Which instructs us what to do. 

1 -2 Let thy Spiri% which is truth, 
Raise our grovelling thoughts to 
Us enliven ; [heaven, 
Thus adorn'd and beautified 
As thy bride. 

May our walk and conversation 
Be a striking demonstration 
That thou dwell'st and walk'st in 
us. 

3 Lord, for grace we thee intreat; 
Grace, the anchor firm and stable 
Of the feeble ; 

Grace, whereon w-e must depend 
To the end; 

Grace, the sinner's consolation. 
Sure support in each temptation, 
Confidence in life and death. 

4 God with us, we vow to thee 
Due allegiance now and ever; 
Gracious Saviour, 

We to serve thee ready stand; 

Take the hand, 

Asa pledge and declaration 

Of the grateful heart's sensation, 

Which thy dying love excites. 

784.* T. 341. 

LOID, in thy name we meet 

Before thy merry-seat; 
Sacred ma.v each moment be, 

Spent in' solenin worship here : 
Mav our incense rise to thee, 

Songs of praise, the voice of prayer. 

2 Here are we richly fed, 
Refresh'd and comforted. 



227 



FESTAL OCCASIONS. 



Noiirish'd with celestial food. 
Blest witti streams from thee, the 
Rock ; 

We with humble gratitude 
Praise thee, Shepherd of thy flock. 

3 O grant us new displays 
Of glory and of grace ; 

Touch f)ur lips with hallow'd flame, 
While, to sinners far and near. 

Of salvation in thy name 
Joyfully we witness bear. 

4 O give us that good part, 
A pure and holy heart; 

Every needful gift and grace, 
Faith, and hope, and charity; 

Form us, Lord, unto thy praise. 
That Vv-e pleasure yield to thee. 

5 Thou Lamb of God once slain. 
Thy people's strength remain; 

O preserve us in thy love. 

Us in thy pavilion hide; 
Ne'er thy hand from us remove, 

Be in life and death our guide. 



785. 



T. 583. 



LORD Jesus, in thy presence we are 
blest, [for guest ; 

And thou art even now our wish'd- 

Without thee all our meetings would 
be cold, [old. 

And soon become a custom dead and 

2 Thou canst alone to us true life 

impart, 

Canst comfort, bless, and cheer each 

needy heart : 
We are assembled here before thy 

face [grace. 
To take out of thy fulness grace for 

3 Lord Jesus, be for evermore adored, 
We thee confess our Master, Head, 

and Lord ; 
Thy faithfulness and truth we daily 
prove, 

Grant us to live for thee, constrain'd 
by love. 

786.* T. 161. 

CHOSEN souls, who now assemble 
Under Christ's protecting care : 

Though you 're weak, your foes must 
tremble. 
If by him you guarded are : 



Of his goodness— bear ye witness ; 
Know ye not your high vocation 
As the Lord's own congregation 7 

2 To his name give thanks and 

praises. 

Him with deepest awe adore ; 
May his people in all places 

Join to exalt him evermore: 
Christ, our Saviour— be for ever 
Of your building the foundation, 
And the God of your salvation. 

3 Herrnhut.t the Most High's own 

structure, 
Built upon the grace of God, 
May thy walls be without fracture; 

Sprinkled be thy gates with blood ; 
God's election— and protection 
Founded and maintain our union; 
Christ's the ground of our commu- 
nion. 

4 May this place exist no longer 
Than Lord Jesus, thy own hand, 

Uncontroird, rules in its border: 
And be love our sacred band : 
May we by thee— be found worthy 
x4ls a good salt to bemused. 
That some fruit may be produced. 

5 Bless our covenanting together; 
Make us like a burning torch, 

Kindled by our heavenly Father, 

In these last days of the church : 
To thee joined— and r» signed. 
May by each of us be further'd, 
What thy holy will hath order'd. 

6 Nov/, dear Brethren, know ytj 

Jesus ? 

Happy who him truly knows: 
He's the head, and we are members, 

From him every blessing flows : 
Who believeth— to Christ cleaveth, 
Can rejoice in every station, 
'Midst reproach and tribulation. ' 



787.* 



T. 114. 



THOU Source of love, we pray, im 

part thy favour 
Each day unto thy house andfamilj', ' 
Who as one man united are in thee: 



[The first congregation of the re- 
newed Church of the Brethren. 



FESTAL OCCASIONS. 



228 



O grant that every one thy grace 

may savour, 
And that thy church for ever may 

rejoice 

In thee, and praise thy name with 
heart and voice, 

•2 O thou, whose love extends be- 
yond all measure, 

Thou hearest us already, ere we cry ; 

No soul that calls on thee thou 
passest by, I 

But to relieve thy children is thy ' 
pleasure : " i 

Thou art our light, our strength, our ; 
shield and rock, 

Our faithful Shepherd, and we are 
thy flock. 

788. T. Ml. 

OUR souls with inmost shame 

Address thy holy name ; 
Jesus in our midst appear 

Present to each waiting soul, 
Every contrite sinner cheer. 

Breathe thy Spirit thro" the who'e 

2 We sinners humbly crave 
Thy presence here to have, 

In this place to find thee true 

To thy promises of grace, 
Still to own the gather'd few, 

Giving them thy life and peace. 

3 From thy majestic throne 
In mercy, Lord, look dowm; 

View the souls athirst for thee, 
Turn to them thy cheering face ; 

Each adores, with bended knee, 
Thee, O Jesus, for thy grace. 

789. * T. 155. 

MY soul waiteth on the Lord, 
And shall never be ashamed; 
He is named 

God our sun, our shield and rock, 
By his flock ; 

He is merciful and gracious, 
And his goodness doth refresh us, 
When we long and pant for him. 

2 His enlivening countenance 
To lift up on all the needy 
He is ready, 

And enricheth evermore 
All the poor ; 



In our peaceful habitations, 
O how many demonstrations 
Of his favour do Vv^e prove. 

3 We reply Amen thereto, 
For his bounty never ceaseth, 
Yea increaseth. 
And are filled with amaze 
At liis grace ; 

Each himself unworthy deemeth 
Of his love ; his goodness claimeth 
Our unfeigned gratitude. 

790. ^ T. 9. 

M. CHRIST our Saviour look on 
Ransom'd congregation, [thee, 

C- We to him belong, for he 
Purchased our salvation. 

M. 2 In electing grace rejoice. 
Prize his love and favour ; 
Then his calling, gifcs, and choice 
He '11 maintain for ever, 

C. 3 Yea. his sympathizing heart 
Yields us consolation ; 
May we ne'er from Christ depart 
Till our consummation. 

M. 4 To his voice attentive be, 
Thankfully adore him, 
And with heart's fidelity 
Humbly walk before him. 

C. 5 Thus in number and in grace 
We shall be increasing. 
Showing forth our Saviour's praise. 
And to him be pleasing. 

791. T. 185. 

GRACIOUS Lord, our Shepherd and 
salvation, 
In thy presence v^-e appear; 

Own us as thy flock and congrega- 
tion, 

Let us feel that thou art near: 
May we all enjoy ihy grace and 
favour. 

And obey thee as our Head and Sa- 
viour, 

Who, by thy most precious blood, 
Mad'st us, sinners, heirs of God. 

2 Lord, receive our thanks and 
adoration, 

Which to thee we humbly pay. 
For our calling and predestination, 

Gracious Saviour, on this day: 



229 



FESTAL OCCASIONS. 



Give us grace to walk as thine 
anointed, [pointed; 
In the path thou hast for us ap- 

We devote most heartily 

Soul and body unto thee. 

3 Chosen flock, thy faithful Shep- 
herd follow, 
Who laid down his life for thee; 
All thy days unto his service hallow, 

Each his true disciple be : 
Evermore rejoice to do his pleasure, 
Be the fulness of his grace thy trea- 
sure ; 

Should success thy labour crown, 
Give the praise to him alone. 



792.* T. 166. 

O THOU, the church's Lord and 
head, 

Our only refuge, shield and rock, 
The pilgrim's guide, support, and aid, 
Thou faithful Shepherd of thy flock : 
Vile as we are, we're surely thine. 
Thro' mercy we have life obtain'd ; 
As monuments of grace divine. 
To our astonishment we stand. 

2 As part of thy church militant, 
An emblem of the church above, 
To thy dear Father us present. 
Thou in the bosom of his love ; 
That us as children he may own, 
Since we 're thy dearly earn'd re- 
ward, 

And send his holy Spirit down. 
To train us up for thee our Lord. 

3 We cast ourselves into thy arms, 
While we with inward rapture 

glow, 

The flame, which thy pure bosom 
warms, 

Thy never-failing love we know; 
Thou, who for us once tastedst death, 
And was^t re-^tored to life again. 
Thy quick'ning Spirit on us breathe. 
Come, heavenly Vine, each branch 
sustain. 

4 We wish, (and what we wish is 

gain'd 

Since we thy chosen followers are, 
And have thy power divine ob- 
tain'd,) 

To thee well-pleasing fruit to bear; 



Thy servants we will be thro' grace. 
Thy handmaids, who look up to 
thee ; 

Set us, O Lord, unto thy praise. 
Grant we may serve thee faithfully. 

793. T. J 51. 

HEAD of thy congregation. 

Kind Shepherd, gracious Lord, 
Look on us with compassion, 

Met here wiih one accord ; 
Accept our thanks and praises 

For all thy love and care. 
Which we in various cases 

Repeatedly did share. 
2 Our lips would gladly mention 

Thy patience, love, and grace, 
Our hearts with due attention 

Thy loving kindness trace, 
Which under thy protection 

'Midst trials we have proved; 
Thy fatherly correction 

Show'd us that we 're beloved. 

794. * T. 101. 

BOW down, ye followers of the 
Lamb, 

These are your hours of consolation : 
With awe adore his saving name : 
His cross and wounds are of salva- 
tion 

The lasting source for sinners who 
believe ; 

Come then, and grace for grace freely 
from him receive. 

2 His mercy claims our highest 

praise, 

'Tis by his grace we were elected ; 
Freed from the world's deceitful 
ways. 

We 're to his chosen flock collected : 
His faithful heart we know, and 

search it still ; 
May thousands more believe, and 

do his holy will. 

3 Ourselves, dear Lord, we now to 

thee 

Resign anew with soul and body ; 

As thy redeemed property 

Accept of us, iho' poor and needy; 

Out of the mouths of sucklings per- 
fect praise, 

And magnify in us thy name and 
saving grace. 



230 



FESTAL OCCASIONS. 



231 



4 O let thy love our hearts con- 
strain, 

That, in one covenant united, 
The bond of peace we may main- 
tain, 

And be to mutual lov-e excited : 
To God and to the Lamb be praises 
given 

By sinners here below, and by the 
saints in heaven. 

795.^ T. 9. 

JESUS CHRIST, who bled and died 
For mankind's salvation, 

Shows his wounds and pierced side 
To his congregation. 

2 Yea he, with uplifted hands, 
Mark"d with nail-prints bloody, 

'Midst his chosen people stands, 
Saviour of his body. 

3 While he doth himself reveal, 
Oh, what consolation 

In his presence do we feel ! 
'Tis beyond expression. 

4 Teach us, Lord, to follow thee 
With entire devotion; 

As thy willing subjects we 
Wait tliy Spirit's motion. 

5 Jesus, all-creating Word, 
King of every nation, 

But especially the Lord 
Of thy congregation,— 

6 To thy name be evermore 
Praise and glory given ; 

Thee we Vv'orship and adore, 
Lord of earth and heaven. 

I 796 * T. 10. 

I WHEN we rejoice that Jesus 
i From year lo year doth bless us, 
And that his grace and favour 
Towards us never waver:— 

2 Or he that consolation 
Grants to his congregation, 
That we shall rest for ever 
' With him our gracious Saviour:— 

■ 3 Then we forget distresses, 
And what would else oppress us ; 
Are we with Christ connected, 
We need not be dejected. 

I 



797 * T. 166. 

HEAD of thy church, behold us 
here. 

Direct and rule us by thy grace ; 
Hear thou each humble sinner's 
prayer, 

Confirming thus thy promises : 
O help us, "that we may fulfil 
What in thy name we take in hand, 
Concordant with ihy holy will, 
And may it to thy glory tend. 

2 One suit in mercy to us grant : 
Let us from all divested be 
Which furthers not our covenant, 
Or is displeasing unto thee ; 
All that whence hurt to souls ac- 
crues, 

Whate'er thy doctrine doth disgrace 
Or counteracts thy blessed views, 
Root out and utterly erase. 

798. * T. 15. 

LORD, when before the Father's 
Thou in thy ministration, [face 

Presentest the redeemed race, 
Gather"d from every nation ;— 

2 In love remember this thy flock 
Bought by thy bitter passion : 

To thee, who art the church's Rock, 
We pay our adoration. 

3 We here unite in prayer to thee, 
And praise thee. Lord Jehovah ; 

We join to sighs for mercy free 
A joyful Hallelujah. 

799. * T. 97. 

JESUS, O may we thee obey. 
Who art the life, the truth, the way; 
Since thou didsi for our sins atone. 
With right thou claim'st us as thine 
own ; 

Thou wast obedient unto death, that 
we 

Might not be lost, but live eternally. 

2 O let each member of thv fold 
Be in the book of life enroll'd; 
The Holy Ghost to us impart 
To bear the svvay in every heart : 
Us with thy gracious presence daily 
bless, [grace. 
And evermore vouchsafe to us thy 



231 



FESTAL 



OCCASIONS. 



232 



800. T. 167. 

SAVIOUR, visit thy plantation, 

Grant us, Lord, a gracious rain ; 
All will come to desolation, 

Unless thou return again : 
Keep no longer at a distance, 

Smile upon us from on high; 
Lest, for want of thine assistance. 

Every plant should droop and die. 

2 Surely once thy garden flourish'd, 
Every plant looked fresh and green. 

Then thy word our spirits nourish'd; 

Happy seasons we have seen : 
But a drought has since succeeded, 

And a sad decline we see ; 
Lord, thy help is greatly needed, 

Help can only come from thee. 

3 Let our mutual love be fervent, 
Make us prevalent in prayer ; 

Let each one, esteem'd thy servant, 
Shun the w^orld's bewitching snare; 

Break the tempter's fatal power. 
Turn the stony heart to flesh ; 

And begin from this good hour 
To revive thy work afresh. 

801. T. 22. 

WHERE two or three, with sweet 
accord, 

Obedient to their sovereign Lord, 
Meet to recount his acts of grace, 
And offer solemn prayer and praise : 

2 There, saith the Saviour, I will be, 
Amidst this little company: 

To them 1 will unveil my face 
And shed my glories round the 
place. 

3 We meet at thy command, O 

Lord, 

Relying on thy faithful word ; 
Now send thy Spirit from above, 
And fill our hearts with heavenly 
love. 

802. * T. 185. 

GRACE and peace from God our 
blessed Saviour 
Be with all who love his name : 
Church of Christ, his service deem a 
favour, 
Joyfully his death proclaim : 



Be prepared for rest or for employ- 
ment, 

With activity combine enjoyment ; 
Serve with zeal and faithfulness, 
Love enraptured with his grace. 

2 Gracious Father, bless this congre- 
gation 

As the purchase of thy Son ; 
For his sake behold us with compas- 
sion, 

And us all thy children own ; 
Jesus, grant to us thy peace and 
favour; 

Holy Ghost, abide with us for ever, 
And to us Christ's love explain ; 
Hear us, Lord our God : Amen. 

803. T. 26. 

OUR lot of grace how truly blest, 
Since we are called to assemble, 
And daily worship in thy temple, 
Where thou dost cause thy Name to 
rest. 

2 To thee, our Shepherd ever kind, 
We now ourselves anew surrender; 
O plead our cause, in love remember 
Thy people, closely to thee join'd, 

804. T. 136. 

GOOD Shepherd, hear : 

Thou, who thine Israel leadest, 

And with thy word and sacrament 

Who us redeem'dst (us feedest ; 

That thou might'st purify 

Unto thyself a people who might 

praise thee, 
And, both in word and deed, before 

the v^^orld confess thee ; 
To us thy ransom'd flock appear : 
Good Shepherd, hear. 

2 Turn us to thee ; 

Thus from the world estranged, 

Transform'd in mind, into thine 
image changed. 

We thee shall praise : 

Lord, as of old, renew 

Our days, restore the joy of thy sal- 
vation 

To us; forsake us not, but with di- 
vine compassion 
Bear with and tend us constantly: 
Turn us to thee. 



232 



FESTAL OCCASIONS. 



233 



805* 



T. 22. 



LORD, with thy glorious presence 
bless, 

Fill and adorn this hallow'd place, 
Wherein is preached ihy holy word. 
And sacramental grace confeir"d. 

2 That this redeemed, happy flock 
Be firm'y built on Christ the rock, 
And of those blessings be possess'd 
Which on the Spirit s union rest. 

3 With power from on high endue 
Thy flock, O Lord, this day anew. 
That many souls with us may feel 
Thy pardoning grace, the Spirit's 

seal : — 

4 That thousands by our ministry 
May to the truth converted be. 
And we miy see them flock with us 
Unto the standard of thy cross. 

5 As long as we on earth remain, 
We will corifess the Lamb once 
Until we for his victory (slain, 
Shall praise him in eternity. 



! 4 Xow to the Lamb upon the 
I throne, 

Who by his precious blood hath 
1 bougiJt us, 

[ That he might claim us as his own, 
And to his fold in mercy brought us, 
All praise and honour evermore per- 
tain : 

Let all who love his name, reply 
thereto, Amen. 



S07. 



T. 214. 



806. 



T. 101. 



BEFORE thy throne we now ap- 
pear, 

Head of thy ransom'd congregation ; 
L'nto our songs of praise give ear, 
And listen to our supplication : 
Hear from the heavens, thy lofty 

dwelling-place. 
And when thou hear'st forgive thy 

people's trespasses. 

2 In heaven and earth who is like 

thee? 

Thou keepest covenant for ever, 
Maintain'st thy cause most glori- 
ously, 

And to thy servants showest favour : 
In us, O Lord, thy word be verified. 
That thou the church's Head and 
Shepherd wilt abide. 

3 Thine eyes be open on this house, 
This temple unto thee devoted ; 

O consecrate it for thy use, 
Thy glory be by us promoted : 
And since thou chosest us, and didst 
ordain 

That we should fruit produce. 0 may 
our fruit remain. 



; PEACE be to thy every dwelling. 

City by Jehovah blest, 
: "Who. his grace to thee revealing, 
I Thee preserves in peace and rest : 
} May his presence still attend thee, 
I Mayst thou sit by day and night, 
I In his shadovv- witJi delight ; ~ 
i His all powerful arm defend thee: 
I Prize. O prize thy lot of grace; 

Live unto thy Saviour's praise. 

j 2 Grant, we fervently implore thee, 
' That while pilgrims here below, 
We may walk in truth before thee, 
: Lord, and in thy knowledge grow, 
Showing forth thy matchless praises ; 
Thou, who out of sin's dark night, 
Hast to thine own mrirvellous light 
Caird thy people. O Lord Jesus, 
Keep and seal us ever thine, 
Leave with us thy peace divine. 



BOS. 



T. 167. 



PEACE be to this congregation, 

Peace to every soul therein ; 
Peace, which flows from Chrisfs sal- 
vation, 

Peace, the seal of cancell'd sin; 
Peace, that speaks its heavenly giver. 

Peace, to earthly minds unknown ; 
Peace divine that lasts for ever, 

Here ereci its glorious throne. 



809. 



T. 230. 



FROM thy holy habitation, 

O God of grace and consolation, 

Behold us, met before thy throne . 
Saviour, to believers precious, 
With sanctified delights refresh us, 

And us. as thine, in mercy own ; 



233 



FESTAL OCCASIONS. 



234 



We humbly cry to thee, 
Send r!o\v p.osperity; 

Let thy beauty 
On us appear,— es;ablish here 
Our work, the work of praise and 
prayer. 

810. T. 71. 

'FORE thee, Lord, we appear, 
Thou list'nest to our prayer, 

Wait'st to be gracious, 
Thy goodness to display 
Unto thy church this day, 

To own and bless us. 

2 Thy pierced hands, for us 
Once nailed to the cross. 

Give benediction ; 
Thy blood from sin us cleanse, 
And pardoning grace dispense, 

Without restriction. 

811. * T. 69. 

THIS habitation 
And all who dwell therein, 

Fill with salvation ; 
O may in each be seen 
True grace,— and Christian holiness. 

812 * T. 37. 

O CHURCH, thy strength abide 

Joy in thy Saviour ; 
Thy Friend himself draws near, 

Come, taste his favour: 
Await, devout and still, 

The grace he giveth ; 
With all who seek his face. 

His peace he leaveth, 

813.* T. 185. 

JOY divine and heavenly peace 
with unction, 
Church of Chri-t, thy portion be : 
Holy Ghost, preserve the deep com- 
punction 
Flowing from Christ's agony : 
Father, bless and keep without ces- 
sation 

Thy Son's dearly purchased congre- 
gation : 

Slaughter'd Lamb, thy peace divine 
Seal our covenant, we are thine. 



814. T. 169. 

THIS day is holy to the Lord, 
This day the Lo: d hath made ; 

We will rejoice with one accord. 
And in his name be glad: 

Come, let us worship and bow down, 

With thanks appear before his 
throne : 

He to our songs of praise and prayer 
Will lend a gracious ear. 

2 We now return, each to his tent, 

Joyful and glad of heart. 
And from our soiemn covenant 

Through grace will ne'er depart : 
Once more we pledge both heart and 
hand. 

As in God's presence here we stand. 
To live lo him, and him alone, 
Till we surround his throne. 

815. * T. lee. 

LORD Jesus, for our call of grace, 
To praise thy name in fellowship, 
We're humbly met before thy face. 
And in thy presence love-feast keep : 
Shed in our hearts thy love abroad, 
Thy Spirit's unction now impart; 
Grant we may all, O Lamb of God, 
In thee be truly one in heart. 

816. T. 14. 

SHEPHERD of sou^s refresh and 
Thy chosen pilgrim-flock, (bless 

With manna in the wilderness, 
With water from the rock. 

2 Hungry and thirsty, faint and 
As thou when here below, (weak, 

Our souls the joys celestial seek. 
That from thy sorrows flow. 

3 We would not live by bread alone, 
But by that word of grace, 

In strength of which we travel on 
To our abiding-place. 

4 Bh known to us in breaking bread, 
But do not then dep. at: 

Saviour, abide with us and spread 
Thy lable in our heart. 

5 Then sup with us in iove divine: 
Thy body and thy blood, 

That living bread, that heavenly 
Be our immortal food. (wine, 



234 



FESTAL OCCASIONS. 



235 



817* T. 159. 

THE Sabbath is for man, that he 

Therein may find repose, 
And that the soul refreshed be 

By Christ the church's spouse : 
Now doth his ransom"d, happy bride, 
Fruit of his anguish when he died, 

E-ijoy a true sabbatic rest, 

In his communion blest. 

818. T. 205. 

GRACIOUS Lord, with one accord, 

We're assembled in thy name; 
Deign to liear our fervent prayer, 

Mercy is our only claim. 
While with tears and blushing face 
We uur sins to thee confess, 
And our hearts with thanks overflow 
For the grace thou dost bestow. 

819. T. 590. 

JESUS, knit all our hearts to thee, 

Unite us all in one, 
And in our meetings every where, 

Be thou our aim alone : 
E.eiffn thou sole monarch of our 

Without a rival reign : [hearts. 
Till we with angels join above, 

To praise the Lamb once slain. 

820. * T. 79. 

O KING of peace, our Sovereign, 
Thou shalt alone us govern ; 

Come, form us soon to be 
To others an example, 
The Holy Spirit's temple. 

The Father's pleasure constantly. 

2 O thou our first-born Brother, 
Thou Master at the rudder, 

AVho guidest thy church, to thee 
V\'e hearts and hands deliver. 
And promise thee for ever, 

That we thy falQiful souls will be. 

821. * T. 185. 

WE who here together are assem- 
bled, 

Joining hearts and hands in one, 
Bind ourselves with love that 's un- 
dissembled, 
Christ to love and serve alone : 



I O may our imperfect songs and 
j praises 
Be well-pleasing unto thee, Lord 
Jesus ; 

Say, My peace I leave with you: 
Amen, x\men, be it so. 

822.^ T. 166. 

W E L C O M E among thy flock of 
I With joyful acclamation, [grace 
i Thou, whom our Shepherd we con- 
I fess ; 

I Come, feed thy congregation: 
I We own the doctrine of thy cross 

To be our sole foundation : 
Accept from every one of us 

The deepest adoration. 

2 Lord Jesus, to our hearts reveal 
Thy grace and love unceasing ; 

Thy hand, once pierced with the 
nail. 

Bestow" on us a blessing. 
That hand which to thy family, 
\ With tender love's affection, 
Ere thou ascendedst up on high, 

Imparted benediction. 

3 Though thou "rt unseen, yet we by 

sight 

Should scarce be more assured; 
As yet thy glorious heavenly light 

Can't be by man endured : 
The time will come, when these our 
eyes 

Shall see thy face for ever ; 
Faith here the want of sight supplies 
In every true believer. 

4 Ye who from Jesus Christ have 

stray'd, 

And his communion slighted. 
To him return, be not afraid, 

You 're graciously invited; 
Come all, whatever be your case. 

Come without hesitation, 
He '11 now impart to you thro' grace 

Peace, pardon, and salvation. 

5 O thou, who always dost abide 
Thy body's Head and Saviour, 

Who art the pilgrim's constant 
guide, 

Direct ihy servants ever; 
O may they an example be 

Unto thy congregaiion, 
And in thy temple faithfully 

Perform their ministration. 



335 

^ Thy statutes to thy church declare. 

Thy truth be our confession ; 
Take of each member special care, 

Bless pilgrims in their station : 
In danger constantly defend 

And aid thy chosen people ; 
Of all contention make an end; 

Support the weak and feeble. 

7 O thou, the Church's Head and 

Lord, 

Who as a shepherd leadest 
Thy flock, and richly with thy word 

And sacrament it feedest : 
What shall we say? we can't ex- 
press 

In words our heart's sensation ; 
None thee sufficiently can praise, 
Thou God of our salvation. 

8 Our heavenly Father, hear our 

prayer : 

By virtue of Christ's passion, 
In whom we all accepted are, 

O bring into completion 
The hidden counsel of thy love; 

Its steps still more unravel : 
May we, without exception, prove 

The fruit of thy Son's travail. 

9 O Spirit in the Godhead's throne, 
Accept our adoration ; 

Thou ever didst attend the Son, 
And aid his ministration ; 

Thou teachest us the way to bliss: 
Keep under thy protection 

That church of which He ruler is; 
We '11 follow thy direction. 

823.* T. 230. 

JESUS, God of our salvation, [tion, 
Behold, thy church, with supplica- 

Humbly ajipears before thy face; 
We, by fervent love constrained. 
Since from thy death we Jife ob- 
tained, [praise: 

To thee give glory, thanks, and 
O listen to our prayer. 
To meet thee us prepare 

With due reverence; 
No tongue can tell 
What joy we feel, [veal. 
When thou, Lord, dost thyself re- 

2 Thee to approach with awe we 

venture, 
Intreating thee our gates to enter ; 



236 

Our souls and bodies are thine own: 
Speak to every church division, 
We'll hear thy voice with deep im- 
pression. 

For we are bound to thee alone : 
To thee in each concern 
We'll always humbly turn; 

Want we insight 
May we by thee— instructed be. 
Then in thy light the light we see. 

3 Be especially intreated 

To own thy servants, who are seated 
Before thy face, though poor they 

And in all their conferences [are ; 

Grant them thy Spirit's influences, 
Be present with them every where : 

This we request of thee, 

O let us constantly 
Do thy pleasure ; 

All our distress,— -O Lord, redress, 

For without thee there 's no success. 

4 Ruler of the congregations, 
Which thou hast gather'd from all 

nations, [lead ; 

We thee implore thy church to 
Shepherd, who so kindly guidest 
Thy flock, and over it presidest, 

Thy sheep for ever tend and feed ; 
What joy, what matchless grace 
Will still in future days 

Be displayed, 
When our good Lord, 
Who keeps his word. 
To the stray'd sheep will help afford. 

5 In the dust we sink before thee. 
And for thy boundless love adore 

thee ; 

Thee, Lord, our All in all v/e own : 
We, thy people, make confession. 
Thy love is great beyond expression, 

Tho' to the world it ba unknown; 
The power which doth abound 
In thee, we've always found 

Efficacious : 
We will proclaim— thy saving name, 
O Lord, who ever art the same. 

6 Thus our bliss will last for ever ; 
While we enjoy thy love and favour, 

By thee our Shepherd led, we 're 
blest; 

We with joyful acclamation 
A.dore thee in the congregation, 
Whose Head and Lord thou art 
confess' d: 



FESTAL OCCASIONS. 



236 



FESTAL OCCASIONS. 



237 



To the Ancient of all days 
Might, honour, power, and praise 

Be for ever : 
Lord, grant that we 

Eternally 
May place'our confidence in thee. 

824. T. 341. 

TO Christ we homage pay, 

We covenant this day 
Him to serve with all our strength, 

Him to love with all our heart. 
Him to follow, till at length 

We obtain in heaven our part. 

825. * T. 79. 

IXCLIXE thine ear in favour 
To us, most gracious Saviour, 

Accept our promises : 
Thy death, thy wounds, and passion 
Abide our heart's confession, 

Till we shall see thee face to face. 



826.* T. 1S5. 

HEAD and Ruler of thy congrega- 
tion, 

Whom thou lovest unspeakably. 
And to whom thou often a sensation 

Givest of thy complacency ; 
Graciously regard the inward glow- 
ing 

Of our hearts, and tears our cheeks 
bedewing : 
Lord, we blush with humble shame, 
And adore thy holy name. 

2 Jesus, great High-priest of our pro- 

fession, 
We in confidence draw near; 
Condescend in mercy the confession 

Of our grateful heaits to hear : 
Thee we gladly own in every nation, 
Head and Master of thy congrega- 
tion, 

Conscious that in every place 
Thou dispensest life and grace. 

3 Thy blest people, trusting in thy 

merit, 

On the earth's extended face. 
From each other far, but one in 
spirit, 

Sound with one accord thy praise ; 



May we never cease to make con- 
fession. 

That thy death's the cause of our 
salvation ; 
We to thee, our Head and King, 
Joyful Hallelujahs ting. 

827. T. 97. 

THOU, who so graciously didst lead, 
Israel of old, from bondage freed, 
And by thine own almighty hand 
Didst guide them to the promised 
land. 

A cloud thy brightness veiling in the 
day. 

By night thy pillar'd fire did mark 
thtir way ; — 

2 That mighty power thou then didst 

show, 

We are assured attends us now ; 
We still thy tender, \^iitchful care, 
Though undeserving, richly share. 
If we thy leadings faithfully pursue, 
Following thy Spirit's teaching, as 
"tis due. 

3 May we to thee, our Shepherd, 

cleave. 

Thy Holy Spirit never grieve, 
And love each other heartily ; 
Thereby the scorning world will see 
That we are temples of the living 
God, 

A chosen people, bought with Jesus' 
blood. 



828.* T. 146. 

O MAKER of my soul. 
My every hair's Creator, 

Who tara'st my tears to joy, 
And heal'st my sin-sick nature; 

Chief Shepherd of thy flock, 
Thy servants' only guide : 

The church's Lord and Head 
Tliou ever dost abide. 



829. T. 230. 

O THOU God of our salvation. 
Behold thy blood-bought congrega- 
tion, 

i Assembled here before thy face ; 



237 



FESTAL OCCASIONS. 



238 



Pondering on thy gracious dealing, 
We would express our grateful feel- 
ing, 

And joyful Hallelujahs raiss: 
But when we in thy light 
Di?cern, how we requite 

Thee, O Jesus, 
We blush for shame 
Ours is the blame, 
But praise is due unto thy name. 



2 Deeply conscious of transgfpssion, 
To thee we turn, hear our confes- 
sion, 

Assure us of thy pardoning love : 
O root out whate'er impede th 
Thy Spirit's work, or discord breed- 
eth, [move: 
Each stumbling-block from us re- 
Those who have gone astray, 
Cause to return, we pray, 

Faithful Shepherd: 
With thee our guide, 
May we abide : 

Preserve us, lest we turn aside. 



830. T. 68. 

LORD, thy church's Rock, 

Who dost rule thy flock, 
Elder of this congregation. 
We with humble adoration 

Thee, and thee alone. 

Our chief Shepherd own. 

831. * T. 166. 

WHEN our great Sovereign from on 
high, 

Our Lord and Saviour, was aware 
That he his chosen family, [care, 
O'er whom he vvatch'd with tender 
Would be constrained soon to leave; 
He, fiird with love and grief in- 
tense. 

To them his farewell-blessing gave, 
Before his sufferings did commence. 



2 Feeling before-hand all the weight 
Of those dire scenes of pain and wo. 
Which he well knew did him await; 
His love towards his own did show, 
He water in a basin pour'd, 
And washed his disciples' feet ; 



Their souls alrendy by his word. 
Save one, were cleansed every whit. 

3 Lord Jesu« Christ, we pray be near, 
Forgive us all our trespasses ; 
With joy divine our spirits cheer. 
Impart to us thy pardoning grace : 
As our High-priest lift up thy hand. 
That hand, the nail once pierced 
Thy mercy unto us extend. [thro'; 
Rich blessings upon all bestow. 

4 Inspire our hearts with mutual 
O may we truly humble be, [love, 
Thy faithful servants ever prove, 
Who yield in all things joy to thee : 
[n due obedience to thy word 

We now have wash'd each other's 
feet. 

Thy blest example, gracious Lord, 
To follow, we find always meet. 

5 Sure as thou art the church's Head, 
Though we but dust and ashes are, 
Yet we by faith in thee are freed 
From guilt, and stand absolved and 

clear : [mains 
And wl.ile thy church on earth re- 
To the blind world a spectacle, 
Thy Holy Spirit in her reigns. 
And thou dost in thy temple dwell. 

832.* T. 22. 

(reception LITURGY. A.) 

IN the name of Jesus Christ our 
Lord, 

The church's Head by us adored. 
The Brethren's congregation now 
Into her fold receiveth you; — 

2 Vv'ith us in Jesus to be one, 
To follow liim, and him alone. 

To enjoy bis faithful shepherd-care, 
And his reproach and joy to share. 

3 O may our Lord, the God of grace. 
While you receive the kiss of peace, 
Own you his blood-bought property, 
And lead and bless you constantly. 

4 With heart and hand you now we 

own ; 

The Lord, to whom your heart is 
known, 

Cause your whole walk 'mongst us 
to be 

His joy and your felicity. 



238 



SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 



239 



5 The God of peace you ?ancti fy, 
With us to yield him praise and joy; 
That spirit, soul, and body may 
Be blameless till his perfect day. 

833.^'^- T. 22. 
(reception liturgy. B.) 

THIS flock of Christ receiveth thee; 
While, conscious of her poverty, 
She weepeth often contrite tears, 
When 'fore her Saviour she appears. 
2 Bat yet she can in truth rejoice, 
Because she hears the Shepherd's 
voice, 

And owns that bv her Lord and 
Head, ;led. 
She's gently govtrn'd, traiird, and 



• 3 While we the kiss of p:ace im- 
part, 

We o^'n thee one with us in heart, 
In Chiist. who is the only ground, 
That in one covenant we are 
found. 

4 Enjoy then, with the church, 

Christ's spouse, 
The privileges of his house; 
And in our joy and grief and care, 
With us take thy allotted share. 

5 As his redeem'd from this world's 

thrall, 

With us make sure thy blessed call : 
That when the Bridegroom comes 
we may 

Be found wise virgins in that day. 



XXXlir. THE SERVAXTS OF CHRIST. 



834.^ T. 166. 

HIGH on his everlasting throne, 
The Lord of hosts his work surveys. 
He marks the souls which are his 
own, 

And smiles nn his peculiar race ; 
He rests well pleased their toil to 
see. 

Beneath his easy yoke th^^y move, 
With all their heart and strength 
agree 

In the sweet labour of his love. 

2 See, where the servants of their 
God, 

A busy multitude appear, 
For Jesus day and night employ'd, 
The ground for him they toil to 
clear ; 

The love of Christ their heart con- 
strains. 

And strengthens their unwearied 
hands : 

They spend their blood, and sweat, 

and pains. 
To cultivate Tmraanuel's lands. 



3 Where'er these faithful labourers 

are, 

The steps of industry we view. 
They Satan's seed root up with 
care, 

And in its stead the gospel sow; 
This seed they water with their 
tears, 

They long fir the returning word, 
Happy, if all their pains and cares 
Produce some fruit to please their 
Lord. 

4 Jesus their vrork delighted sees. 
Their industry vouchsafes to crown: 
He kindly give.s the wish'd increase, 
And sends the promised blessing 

down : 

Then plenteous showers of grace 
bedew 

And fructify the parched ground, 
The plants" spring up. they thrive 

and grow, 
The earth looks fruitful ail around. 

5 He prospers all his servants' toils, 
And us his flock in mercy chose ; 
Yea, on us undeserved smiles. 

And choicest blessings he bestows; 



239 



SERVANTS 



OF CHRIST. 



240 



As humble followers of the Lamb, 
We firmly to his word adhere ; 
Of him, amidst reproach and shame, 
With joy we testimony bear. 



6 Here many faithful souls are 
found, (dow'd, 
With genuine love to Christ en- 
Full of the light of life, and crown'd 
As kings and priests to serve their 
God ; 

Burning with zeal, by love divine 
Constrain'd, themselves they freely 
give, 

Their wealth and life for Christ re- 
sign, 

For him Ihey gladly die or live. 



7 What can we offer thee, O Lord ? 
How worthily set forth thy praise ? 
Fain would we preach thy saving 
word 

And dying love in every place, 
In thee believe, thee love and serve; 
To thee our life, our all we owe. 
Who dost 'midst danger us preserve 
And mercies numberless bestow. 



8 O may our lives thy power pro- 
claim, 

Thy grace for every sinner free. 
That thousands still may know thy 
name, 

Humbly adore and worship thee : 
Open a door, which earth and hell 
Striving to shut, may strive in vain; 
Grant that thy word may richly 
dwell 

Among us, and our fruit remain. 



835.^ T. 90. 

PRAISE be to God the Holy Ghost, 
Who Jesus in the heart displays. 

That he the numerous faithful host 
Of blest departed witnesses. 

Who now in heaven are perfected, 

To Christ by his instruction led. 



2 Christ crucified we own as God, 
Though we were scorn'd by all 
mankind. 

He is our motto most avow'd; 
To such in spirit we are join'd, 



And them as brethren gladly own, 
Who by this Shibboleth are known. 

3 He who was scorned on the tree, 
He whom his nation still disown, 

Who marks with glorious infamy 
All who are as his followers 
known; 

He is the church's Lord and Head, 
By whom we graciously are led. 

4 We stand unto this very hour 

In one firm bond of peace and love; 
We are at enmity no more. 

But reconciled to God above : 
As children we by him are own'd. 
Since Christ for all our sins aton'd. 

5 All ye who gospel-preachers are, 
Adhere to Jesus crucified, 

And watch with unremitting care. 
That you in your first love abide; 
Whoe'er forsakes it can't but feel 
A want of apostolic zeal. 

6 Heralds of grace would ye com- 

mence, 

Of grace first self-experienced be ; 
And by the gospel you dispense 

Yourselves be reconcil'd and free ; 
When pardon, grace and life you find. 
Then publish it to all mankind. 

7 We join the ransom'd church of 

God, 

His blood-bought, blood-besprinkled 
train, 

To publish the good news abroad, 
That only through the Lamb once 
slain, 

The world may gain a full release 
From all their sins, and endless grace. 

8 Christ's ransom'd people rest en- 

joy. 

Upon his arm they lean in peace; 
To follow him is their employ. 

In this most blessed time of grace : 
They preach their Saviour crucified. 
Determined nought to know beside. 

9 In life they witness this, with 

power (heart; 

That strikes and fastens in the 
And when this mortal period 's o'er, 

And they in peace to Christ de- 
part. 

Their dying looks, serene and fair, 
Bear witness that they Christians 
are. 



240 



SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 



241 



836.^ 



T. 595. 



A MESSENGER of peace 

Xo higher pleasure knows, 
Than to direct the human race 

To flee to Jesus' cross, 
To Jesus" healing wounds, 

And precious cleansing blood; 
The source, whence life to us re- 
dounds. 

The fountain of all good. 

2 Servant of God, be fill'd 
With Jesus' love alone, 

Upon a sure foundation build, 
On Christ the corner-stone ; 

By faith in hirn abide, , 
Rejoicing with his saints ; | 

To him with contldence, when tried, > 
Make known all thy complaints, j 

3 A ch'erful life enjov, 

A life of faith in God, ' 
An interest, nothing can destroy, ' 

In Christ's atoning blood; 
Then, though the heaihen rage, 

And devils envious roar, 
The Saviour's grace in every age 

Extol for evermore. 



4 Christ is our Master, Lord, and 

God, 

The fulness of the Three in One ; 
His life, death, righteousness, and 
blood. 

Our faith's foundation are alone, 
His Godhead and his death shall be, 
Our theme to all eternity. 

5 On him we'll venture all we have, 
Our lives, our all to him vre owe; 

None e!se is abie us to save, 

Nought but the Saviour will we 
know, 

This we subscribe with heart and 
hand. 

Resolved through grace thereby to 
stand. 

6 This now with heaven's resplen- 

dent host 

"We echo ihro' the church of God; 
Among the heathen make our boast, 

Of Jesus' saving death and blood: 
We loud like many waiers join, 
In showing forth his love divine. 



S3S.* 



T. S2. 



837. 



T. 90. 



THE doctrine of our dying Lord, : 
The faith he on mount Calvary ' 
seal'd, ' : 

We sign, asserting every word, | 
Which in his gospel is reveal'd, j 

As truth divine ; and cursed are they I 

Who add Thereto or take away. 

2 We steadfastly this truth main- 

tain, (one ; 

That none is righteous, no not 
That in the Lamb, for sinners slain, 

We "re justified by faith alone; 
And all who in his name believe, 
Christ and his righteousness receive. 

3 Our works and merits we dis- 

claim, 

Opposing all self-righteousness. 
Ev'n our best actions we condemn 

As ineffecLuai, and confess 
Whoe'er thereon doth place his 
trust, 

And not on Jesus, will be lost. 



PREACHERS of the gospel vrord. 

Seek ye first to know ihe Lord, 

And to live in the enjoyment 

Of his grace ; then your employment 

Rays of light will shed abroad 

In tlie family of God ;— 

2 Xot for your own worthiness 
rAll you are, you are Through grace 
But because your Lord and Saviour, 
Whose blest purposes ne'er waver. 
Is your sure support and aid, 
Counsellor and fi'ieud in need. 

3 Leaders, would ye faithful prove^ 
Every other gift above. 

Of obedience bs possessed: 
With this duty unimpressed. 
How could you at home preside 7 
How the flocks of Jesus suide ? 



839.* 



T. 22. 



SHALL 1. thro' fear of feeble man, 
The Spirit s fire in me restrain 7 
Awed by a mortal's frown, shall I 
Conceal the word of God rcost 
High?— 



242 SERVANTS 

2 Shall I to soothe the unholy 

throng, 

Softea thy truth, and smooth my 
tongue ; 

To gain earth's gilded toys, or flee 
The cross, endured, my God, by 
thee?— 

3 No, fearless I '11 in deed and word 
Witness of thee my gracious Lord : 
My life and blood I here p esent, 

If for thy truth they may be spent. 

4 For this let men revile my name, 
No cross I shun, I fear no shame ; 

I no reproach nor sufferings dread ; 
Is Christ with me, I'm not afraid. 

5 Give me thy strength, O God of 

power ; 

Then let winds blow, or thunders 
roar, 

1 need not fear by sea or land, 

For thou, my God, wilt by me stand. 

840. * T. 166. 

WE often in our course thro' time 
Have rugged roads to travel ; 
Faith's fortitude must sometimes 
And paths uneven level: (climb, 
But Jesus, through his tender care, 
Which is at all times present, 
Revives the weary travel er 
Again by ways more pleasant. 

2 O thou, the sole defence and aid 
Of all the weak and feeble, 

Thou strong support in time of need. 
And Saviour of thy people ; 
Uphold us. Lord, most powerfully 
With thy divine assistance, 
And grant us constant victory 
When meeting with resistance. 

3 We offer gladly unto thee 
Our spirit, soul, and body; 
We promise thee fidelity, 

And loyalty most steady : (tain, 
Thou surely wilt thy cause main- 
Nor leave thy work unfinish'd ; 
Thy servants many conquests gain. 
Though in appearance vanquish'd. 

841. T. 56. 

YE who called :|| to Christ's service 
are. 

Join together rjj': both in work and 
prayer ; 



OF CHRIST. 

Venture all on him oiir Lord, 
Who assures us in his word, 
That we're constant ijj: objects of 
his care. 

2 Show'rs of blessing :|(: from the 

Lord proceed, 
Strength supplying in the time of 
need ; 

For no servant of our King 
Ever lacked any thing 
He will never :||': break the bruised 
reed. 

3 Lord, have mercy :|J: on each land 

and place, 
Where thy servants :!|: preach the 

word of peace ; 
Life and power on them bestow. 
Them with needful strength endow, 
That with boldness they may thee 

confess. 

4 May we faithful :||: in our service 

be. 

Truly careful :||: in our ministry; 
Keep us to thy church fast bound, 
In the faith preserve us sound, 
Often weeping grateful tears 'fore 
thee. 

842. * T. 14. 

LORD JESUS, who hast called us 

To magnify thy name, 
And preach the doctrine of thy cross 

Amidst reproach and shame ;— 

2 We thee entreat with one accord. 
Thy ministers prepare 

To lead thy flock, and preach thy 
word, 

With meekness, zeal, and care. 

3 Without thy aid we nought can 
But by thy power we know, (do, 

Weak as we are, we 're heroes too, 
Who conquer where we go. 

843. * T. 583. 

SINNERS' Redeemer, gracious 

Lamb of God, 
We thy j>oor children, purchased by 

thy blood. 
With gratitude acknowledge, that 

v/e share 

Thy boundless favour and protecting 
care. 



SERVANTS OF CHRIST. 



2 From day to day may we with rap- 

ture feel 

Thy li fe, thy unction, and thy Spirit's 
seal, 

The powerful drawings of thy love 

and grace, 
And zeal to serve thy cause with 

faithfulness. 

3 With each of us fulfil thy gracious 

aim, 

That we, thy servants, may exalt 
thy name; 

Enabled by thy grace, may we de- 
clare 

The greatness of thy ransom every- 
where. 

4 We feel our insufficiency to bear 
The weighty charge committed to 

our care; 

To thee, who dost thy people's cau>e 
defend. 

We the concerns of thy whole church 
commend. 

844. T. 166. 

O GLORIOUS Master of thy house, 
Thou know'st the thoughts of every 
breast, 

To thee each servant gladly goes, 
Like Noah's dove, for peace and rest, 
Indeed the waters overflow 
The world all o'er, and us with- 
stand; [know. 
Few will our mind and purpose 
Few comprehend thy blest com- 
mand. 

2 But we . can hope thy word and 

grace 

Will soften many a heart of stone : 
What means can help the human 
race ? 

The same which our poor hearts 

have won : 
Though carnal reason stand to faith 
Opposed, the wounded conscience 

flies 

To the blest doctrine of thy death, 
And all-atoning sacrifice. 

3 Thy powerful presence. Lord, dis- 

play, 

Or else in vain the sun we see; 
Thou art our life, our truth, our 
way, 

We have no comfort but in thee: 
17 



243 

Vouchsafe to us thy unction. Lord ; 
Where'er obedient to thy call 
We go, thy help to us afford, 
And ever be our All in all. 

845 * T. 58. 

REDEEMER of mankind, God of all 
grace, 

Pour fire and Spirit on thy wit- 
nesses, 

Preaching thy salvation, by love con- 
strained : 

Thus thousands more for thee shall 
sti l be gained 

By thy blest word. 

2 O may thy ransom'd people every 

where 

Of this great truth for ever witness 
bear. 

That whoe'er believeth in Christ's 

redemption. 
May find free grace, and a complete 

exemption 

From serving sin. 

3 Our elders and all other servants 

bless, 

To all their undertakings give sue* 
cess ; 

Gracious Lord, afford them thy Spi- 
rit's unction. 

That they may faithfully fulfil the 
function 

To which they 're call'd* 

4 Grant none amongst us may inac- 

tive be, 

Enable us to serve thee cheerfully ; 
Render thou successful each siep 

and action 
Which we perform. Lord, under thy 

direction, 

And in ihy name . 

5 Let more unto thy church collected 

be [thee^ 
In every quarter, to yield joy to 
Here, and o'er the ocean, in all her 

stations ; 

And, O impart to the most savage 
nations Thy saving grace. 

840. T. 22. 

BE present with thy servants. Lord, 
We look to thee with one accord: 
Refresh and strengthen us anew, 
And bless what in thy name we do.- 



244 SERVANTS 

2 O teach us all thy perfect will 
To understand and to fulfil: 
When human insight fails, eive light: 
This will direct our steps aright. 

3 The Lord's joy be our strength and 

stay, 

In our employ from day to day : 
Our thoughts and our activity 
Through Jesus' merits hallow'd be. 

847* T. 146. 

LORD, grant thy servants grace, 

The needful gifts and unction, 
That with due faithfulness 

They may discharge their function; 
That all things as they ought 

May punctually be done ; 
And with success, when wrought, 

Their work vouchsafe to crown. 

2 We pray thee, bless them all, 

And prosper their endeavour, 
In their important call 

To serve thee, gracious Saviour ; 
Thou listen'st to our prayers, 

And surely wilt uphold 
The faithful ministers 

Of thy redeemed fold. 

848 * T. 26. 

MOST faithful Lord, thyself reveal : 
My eyes with contrite tears o'erflow, 
My heart with gratitude doth glow, 
But adequate expressions fail. 

2 Give me what thy own mind de- 

crees, 

And what thy children must possess, 
If they shall serve thee with success, 
A neck which with thy yoke agrees. 

3 Give me a lowly, faithful mind, 
With patience and undauntedness ; 
If thou my weak endeavours bless. 
Action and rest may be combined. 

4 Give me an inly cheerful heart, 
Besprinkled with thy blood, made 

clean ; 

O may it in my works be seen 
That thou its sole possessor art. 

5 Grant me to know thy blessed 

ways ; 

With all both joy and grief to share ; 



OF CHRIST. 

And lips thy mercy to declare 

To all that mourning seek thy face. 

849.* T. 185. 

SINCE our Saviour call'd us to in- 
Everlasting happiness, [herit 

And without the unction of his Spirit, 
We the way to him can't trace; 

Grant us, therefore, Holy Ghost, the 
favour, [viour, 

Both in doctrine and in our beha- 
By thee to be taught and led, 
Till in Christ we 're perfected. 

2 Faithful Lord, my only joy and 
pleasure, 

Shall remain, while here I stay, 
Thee, my matchless Friend and high- 
est Treasure, 

To adore, serve, and obey ; 
Tho' I in myself am weak and feeble, 
Yet [ trust thy grace will me enable, 

By obedience to thy will, 

All thy purpose to fulfil. 



850.* T. 282. 

BODY and soul's at thy command, 
And we with gladness ready stand 
To serve thy name, Lord Jesus : 
Since thy blest Spirit did explain 
Li'nto our hearts, why thou wast 
slain, 

Nought else on earth can please us : 
O no, although 
We are feeble and unstable, 
Thou 'rt our treasure, 
And to serve thee is our pleasure. 

2 Unto ourselves no praise is due; 
And should we even something do, 

That in thy sight were pleasing, 
To thee we render all the praise: 
Thou givest thereto enabling gr^ce, 

And grantest us thy blessing ; 
Unless thy grace 
Sway our nature, every creature 
Is unwilling 

Aught that's good to be fulfilling. 



851.* T. 166. 

TAKE me into thy hands anew, 
Out of which none is plucked, 



SERVANTS 

By which thy child:*en are brought 

through, ' 
And servants are conducted: 
Lord Jesus, lead and bless thou me 
In every future station, 
That I may serve thee faithfully 
Until my consummation. 

2 With mouth and hand I give to 
Myself as thy own booty, [thee 
To increase each talent thou gavest 
Shall be my pleasant duty : [me, 
O let my soul ne'er moved be 
From thee, my faithful Saviour; 
Both late and early show to me 
Thy mercy and thy favour. 

852. T. 39. 

LORD, grant us tho' deeply abased 

with shame, 
With true Christian courage to act 

in thy name ; 
May we in thy blessed work always 

abound, 

And may with success all our labour 
be crovvn'd. 

2 Give grace, that as brethren we 
join hands in love, [prove, 
Engaging to thee ever faithful to 
Where'er to thy service appointed we 
stand, 

To sow or to reap, at thy call and 
command. 

853. ^ T. 4. 

O JESUS, my Lord, 
For ever adored, 

My portion, my all, [fall. 
At thy holy feet with abasement I 

2 As sure as I prove 
Thy mercy and love 
To me, thy poor child, 

As sure as thou art my reward and 
my shield,— 

3 So sure may I be 
Devoted to thee, 

And cheerfully stand, [mand. 
Prepared to follow thy every com- 

4 Keep me through thy grace 
So minded always. 

That I nought beside, 
May know but thee only, and thee 
crucified. 



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5 Whene'er I survey 
In stillness and weigh 
The proofs of thy grace, 
Experienced by me in so manifold 

ways, — 

6 I then at thy throne 
Adoring sink down 
With joy and deep shame ; 

Thy love to my grateful return hath 
a claim. 

7 For ever be blest. 
Thou source of true rest; 
Thanks be to thy hand, 

Wliich led me, and safely will lead 
to the end. 

8 Now am I, though dust, 
Thy property just. 

With thee one in heart ; 
May nought from thy love, me, poor 
sinner, e'er part. 

9 Soul, spirit, and mind 
To thee be resign'd. 
Thy throne there erect, 

Till thou 1 by whole purpose in me 
canst effect. 

10 Whatever I do 
With thy blood bedew; 
May every thought be 

Intent on enjoying communion with 
thee. 

11 Make me thine abode, 
A temple of God, 

A vessel of grace. 

Prepared for thy service, and formed 
to thy praise. 

12 The covenant is made, 
With thee as my Head : 
Lord, grant my request, 

To love and to serve thee, till with 
thee I rest. 



854.* T. 97. 

ATTEND, Lord Jesus, to my praj er. 
Unto thypelf O draw me near ; 
Thou knovv'st the frailty of my heart, 
Thy unction unto me impart : 
For vain were all my zeal and faith- 
fulness. 

Unless supported by thy aiding grace. 



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247 



2 May I in thy communion blest 
Enjoy an undisturbed rest ; 
Make soul and body thine abode, 
A temple of the living God : 
Thus, Lord, for thy appearing may 
I wait, 

Then will my joy in thee be quite 
complete. 

855 * T. 14. 

0 GRANT thy servant through thy 
An understanding heart, [grace 

Thy dealings with thy churchto trace, 
And counsel to impart. 

2 With heavenly wisdom me endow, 
Thy peace O may I feel ; 

Presence of mind on me bestow, 
To execute thy will. 

3 Thus strengthened in the inner 
Supported by thy aid, [man, 

1 shall thy gracious aim obtain, 
And in thy path proceed, 

856. T. 9. 

SFIEPHERD, help thy chosen few, 

Thee in truth to follow ; 
With thy blood, whate'er we do. 

Be thou pleased to hallow. 

2 Show us daily more and more 
Of thy church's beauty: 

Give the impulse and the power 
For each sacred duty. 

3 Thus shall we with willing feet 
On thy service venture; 

Thy hard labour makes all sweet, 
When on toil we enter. 

857. * T. 22. 

IN mercy. Lord, this grace bestow. 
That in thy service we may do 
With gladness and a willing mind, 
Whatever is for us assign'd. 

Grant we, impelled by thy love, 
In smallest things may faithful prove; 
Till we depart, we wish to be 
Devoted wholly unto thee. 

858. * T. 155. 

FIT us for thy service. Lord, 
Each one in thy congregation, 
In his station; 



Set u&in the appointed place 
To thy praise ; 

Make us in thy service stable. 
Willing, lively, faithful, able, 
Till in thee we end our race. 



859.* T. 166. 

O MAY the witness- spirit rest, 

Lord, on thy congregation, 
May godly zeal inspire each breast, 

To publish thy salvation : 
We gladly prnmise faithfulness 

To do what we are able ; 
Sufficient is for us thy grace, 

Which doth support the feeble. 



860.* T. 79. 

WITEI gladness we will follow thee; 
We vow allegiance, bend the knee 

To thee, our Lord and Head : 
We '11 venture freely, every thing. 
At thy command, O Christ our King; 

By thee alone we will be led. 



861. T. 590. 

O GLORIOUS Master of thy house. 

Thy chosen flock's defence. 
Upon thee stay'd, my mind is kept 

At ease, though in suspense: 
Most graciously I 'm onward led 

Beneath thy tender care ; 
Thy arm prepares my way, thine eye 

Looks out before me far. 



862. T. 146. 

O BLESS the ministry 

To which I am appointed; 
'Midst weakness may I be 

With power divine anointed : 
A lowly mind bestow. 

Obedient, sway'd by grace ; 
Give me thy will to know, 

Then will my works thee praise. 



863. T. 97. 

THOU Master of thy family. 
In humble faith we look to thee : 



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248 



Dispose our hearts, ihy blessed will 

With resignation to fulfil : 

Ca.ll forth thy servants, grant them 

needful grace, 
And say to each, I leave with thee 

my peace. 

864 * T. 232. 

JESUS, who died upon the cross, 
And shed his precious blood for us, 

To God a pare oblation, 
Is the blest object of our faith ; 
We show the virtue of his death, 

Of him we make confession : 
O may his love our hearts inspire. 
And touch our lips with hallow'd 
fire : 

Led by his Spirit and his grace, 
May we set forth his matchless 
praise; 

Thus will the Lord— his due reward 

WelJ-pleased regard. 
Receiving honour throagh our word. 



865. * T. 205. 

LET thy presence go with me, 

Saviour, else I dare not move ; 
With thy aid and led by thee 

I will go, constrain'd by love; 
Serve thy cause With all my might, 
Deeming every burden light ; 
And, if favour'd with success, 
To thee render all the praise. 

866. * T. 14. 

THE dav will come, when Jesus 
Christ, 

The righteous Judge declared, 
Will be bis servants' crown of jt)y, 
Their endless, great reward. 

2 Meanwhile they tread the narrow 
path. 

From worldly fetters freed ; 
Obedient to their Lord, in hope 
They sow the gospel seed. 



XXXIV. THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL. 



867.^ T. 22. 

ALL is the Lord's; the spacious 
earth 

Sets his creative wisdom forth; 
What man of all the human race 
Is not an object of his grace 7 

^ Gladly we spend our life and blood 
To serve our Lord, the living God ; 
Ourselves to Christ an offering give, 
Who died that we through him naight 
live. 

3 What true disciple e'er would 

choose 

At home to follow selfish views. 

If, Iho' with hardship and with pain. 

One soul for Jesus he mi^ht^ain? 

4 God sends you forth— his will be 

done, (run; 
Your destined race with patience 
To all mankind his word declare; 
Christ's ransom publish every where. 



5 But lay your own foundation snre, 
Be clean in heart, in spirit poor, 
Devoted wholly to the Lord ; 

Then will he needful strength afibrd. 

6 Fall down in faith beneath his 
Cry, God be merciful to us ; (cross, 
Lord, let us hear thy cheering voice, 
And ever in thy name rejoice. 

868.* T. 590. 

IS this indeed our happy lot. 

To exalt thee, slaughter'd Lamb ? 
Who art thou? who can right de- 
scribe 

Thy great and glorious name? 
And who are we, that we should 

This mighty task in hand ? (take 
We helpless sinners, base and vile ; 

Sure we must blushing stand. 

2 Yet we are thine, most gracious 
King; 

To thee our hearts are bound; 



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249 



Our knowledge yet extends not far, 
O grant us deeper ground ; 

That each beholder may in us 
Thy image clearly trace, 

And in our words and walk discern 
That we are led by grace. 

3 Thy mercy, Lord, to us dispense, 
Thy blessing on us shower; 

Lift up thy gracious countenance 

Upon us evermore : 
O may we fully know thy mind. 

Thy saving word proclaim, 
That many heathen tribes may find 

Salvation in thy name. 

4 In these our days exalt thy grace, 
Thy precious gospel spread ; 

That for the travail of thy soul 
Thou mayst behold thy seed : 

O may thy knowledge fill the earth; 
Increase the number still 

Of those who in thy word believe, 
And do thy holy will. 

5 Thanks, Jesus, for thy sacred 

blood. 

That precious healing stream: 
All without this is cold and dead, 

However good it seem : 
That virtue is of no avail. 

Which takes not hence its ri?e; 
Thy blood were else of no effect, 

That blood of so great price. 

8 Lord, by thy Spirit us prepaie 

To follow thy command. 
To execute thy utmost aim. 

And in thy presence stand. 
As servants willing to be used, 

Who in thy work delight, 
And offer freely praise and prayer 

As incense day and night. 

7 Hereto we cheerful say, Amen ; 

We have this iruth avow'd. 
That we in spirit, body, soul, 

Are bound to serve our God : 
Who touch'd, and drew, and woo'd 
our hearts. 

And conquer'd us by love ; 
To him we have engaged ourselves: 

O may we faithful prove. 

869 * T. 166. 

O LORD, we highly magnify 
And bless thy saving Jesus' name : 
The love that prompted thee to die 
We will to all mankind proclaim: 



Thou bidst the sparks of grace arise, 
Which kindle many a lifeless heart; 
Thou hear'st the needy sinner's 
cries. 

And pardon freely dost impart. 

2 If we are to thy cause but true. 
Upright, obedient to thy will, 
Enabling grace thou wilt bestow. 
Thy thoughts of peace in us fulfil: 
In all things we may trust thy grace, 
And rest on thy almighty arm : 
Keep thou our souls in constant 
peace. 

And shelter us from every harm. 



870.* T. 22. 

IN our short warfare here below 
May our experience daily show. 
That in our weakness thro' thy aid 
Thy strength divine is perfected. 

2 Without thy blessing how could 

we 

Be servants pleasing unto thee? 
But we can by experience sing. 
Thy word hath power, and fruit 
doth bring. 

3 Ah, could we preach in every 

place 

Our Saviour's boundless love and 
grace. 

That thousands who are yet en- 
slaved. 

Might in these gospel-times be saved. 

4 There's but a small beginning 

made, 

The earth is still o'ercast with shade: 
Break forth, thou Sun of righteous- 
ness. 

And spread ihy all-enlivening rays. 

5 Whene'er we to mankind pro- 

claim 

Thy dying love and precious name. 
Support thy servants' weakness, 
Lord, 

By thy blest Spirit, grace, and word. 

0 Lord of the harvest, lab'rers send, 
Who willing are their lives to spend. 
In scorching heat and chilling cold. 
To bring the heathen to thy fold. 



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250 



7 When all our labour here is o'er, 
And when our light shall burn no 
more, 

When our endeavours have an end, 
Then let our souls to thee ascend. 

871 * T. 114. 

THOU Saviour of the world, great 

Mediator, 
O mayst thou for the travail of thy 

soul 

Behold thy seed extend from pole to 
pole : 

Thy boundless mercy show to every 

creature : 
With old and young thy gracious 

aim obtain ; 
Thy prayers and tears can never 

plead in vain. 

2 Thy glorious gospel spread thro' 
every nation, (name 
Give us an open door, thy saving 
In the most distant regions to pro- 
claim. 

With power and with the Spirit's 

demonstration ; 
And grant us joyfully to feed by 

faith 

In peace upon the merits of thy 
death. 

872. T. 74. 

THINK on our brethren, Lord, 
Who preach the gospel- word. 
In spirit free and bold. 
In hunger, heat, and cold ; 
Thou art their strength and shield, 
Help them to win the field. 

2 Give us an open door, 
And spirit, grace, and power, 
To tell what thou hast done 
For mankind to atone ; 
That thus in every place 
We may declare thy grace. 

3 O Lord, before us go ; 
To every sinner show 
What need he hath of thee. 
And then most powerfully 
Convince each human heart, 
That thou our Saviour art, 

4 O let thy strength and might 
Subdue the enemy's spite : 

Our weakness well thou know'st ; 
Of nothing we can boast. 



But that we trust thy -word, 
And know thou art our Lord. 

5 Our weak endeavours bless, 
And crown them with success: 
Thou Workman great and v.'ise, 
Who shall thy work despise? 
A tool that 's used by thee 
Can wonders do, we see. 

873. * T. 97. 

THE Lord himself gave forth the 
word; (Lord: 
We preach most gladly Christ the 
May thousands, Lord, thy voice 
obey, 

And turn to thee without delay ; 
To those W'ho hear us grant an open 
ear. 

And when w^e point thee out, do 
thou appear. 

2 'Tis the desire of all our hearts, 
That in the earih's remotest parts 
The love of God to all mankind 

Be preached to heathen base and 
blind; 

For Jesus saves from sin all who be- 
lieve. 

And the offer'd pardon in his blood 
receive. 

3 Thanks, adoration, glory, praise. 
To Christ we render for his grace ; 
With every breath may we proclaim 
His goodness, and extol his name: 

O Lord, thy knowledge spread both 

far and near. 
May all in thy redemption have a 

share. 

874. T. 97. 

AS 'twas of old, w^e now may trace, 
In these most blessed timers of grace, 
How the reviving gospel sound 
Of blood-bought grace is spreading 
round ; 

We see with joy the work of God 
increase,- 

And thousands who througli Jesus 
find release. 

2 We see in hearts as cold as ice 
The Sun of righteousness arise, 
And that his all-enlivening rays 
Of Satan's slaves make sons of grace, 



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Who are increasing daily more and 
more, 

And who the slaughter'd Lamb with 
us adore. 

3 Great is the harvest, truly great; 
Saviour of all, we thee intreat, 
To send forth lab'rers who with joy 
Of thy atonement testify. 
And to prepare still many witnesses, 
Who from experience may proclaim 
thy grace. 

876. * T. 22. 

LORD, at thy feet amazed we sink, 
When on thy wondrous grace we 
think, 

Which now so strikingly appears, 
The glory of this vale of tears. 

,2 The gospel in these blessed days. 
Throughout the earth its beams dis 
plays ; 

Nations that never heard of thee 
Thy great salvation shout to see. 

3 That mystery, from ages seaPd, 
God by his Spirit hathreveal'd, 
That heavenly thrones and powers 

might know 
God's wisdom by the church below. 

4 Though hated, though despised, 

and mean, 
Yet while we on thy mercy lean, 
Let nations rage, let devils roar. 
We will confess thee evermore. 

876* T. 121. 

YE people of the Lord, 

Be still, and trust his word; 

Bring your supplications 
Tore him with one accord, 

That many heathen nations 
May his word receive, 
And in him believe. :f. 

2 O might we clearly trace, 
■In these blest times of grace, 

'Mongst the Brethren's people 
= Tn each a willingness 

To be the Lord's disciple, 
To spend life and blood 
In the cause of God. :!|: 

877. * T. 206. 

LET the world hear, if. 
God's Son and Heir, 



Who to us came, 
And bore :||; our sin and shame, 
Who lived among his own :|(: 
Unknown, 
Despised and mean, 
And then was slain, 
The ransom He \ 
For all the world and me. 

2 Hereby we stand :|(: 
With life in hand. 
Us help afford 

To bear :||: this witness. Lord : 
That thousands may embrace 
Thy grace : 
We will diffuse 
The gospel- news 
In every land, :||: 
The Lord will by us stand. 

878. T. 221. 

THE springs of salvation from | 
Christ the rock bursting, i| 
And flowing through the wil !erness, { 
Refresh and enliven his heritage 

thirsting; 
Abundant are the showers of grace : i 
As rain overstreaming the parched 
ground. 

With pleniy now teeming, spreads | 
verdure round, ! 

The promised blessing its influence h 
diffuses, 

And fruit, to the husbandman grate- 
ful, produces. 

2 I'll bless thee and thou shall be 

set for a blessing. 
Thus sailh the Lord, to all around ; 
O may we in grace and in number 

increasing 
In faith which works by love abound : 
Upon thy grace founded immove- 

ably, 

And rooted and grounded in love to 
thee ; 

Thus shall we in doctrine, in word 

and behaviour. 
To others of life unto life prove a 

savour. 

879. T. 683. 

THE earth 's the Lord's ; to cultivate 
the land 

And sow the gospel-seed we ready 
stand ; 



251 



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252 



In hope, that for his travail Christ 
may see 

A rich reward, and reap abundantly. 

2 O Lord, command us what we are 

to do, 

Where thou wilt call us we desire to 
go; 

Because thy orders do imply success, 
We break thro' roads we else could 
never pass. 

3 May many wild, uncultivated 

parts. 

Where Satan bears the sway in 

heathens' hearts, 
Bear fruit abundantly- to thee, O 

Lord, 

And thousands be converted by tliy 
word. 

880. * • T. 205. 

WOULD the world our passport see 

By which we free entrance gain. 
Or ask our authority. 

We reply, The Lamb was slain: 
This is every where our boast ; 
He that higher soars is lost : 
For that powerful word we raise, 
Christ, to thee eternal praise. 

2 Every where with shoutings loud, 
Shouts that shake the gates of hell, 
Thy anointed witness-cloud, 

Of thy great redemption tell : 
Are our door-posts, Lamb of God, 
Sprinkled with atoning biood, 
By its virtue we shall be 
From the dread destroyer free. 

881. * T. 136. 

GOD'S boundless grace 
Preserves each faithful servant : 
All share his aid, in cold and heat 

most fervent, 
'Midst ice and rocks, 
Or on the stormy seas. 
Are soul and body under his direc- 
tion ; 

The shadow of his wings affords com- 
plete protection : 
The Lord will be about our ways, 

O boundless grace. 

2 Our life, our death. 
Be to thy joy and honour, 
Who art of life and each good gift 
the donor : 



We say, Amen, 
Thou Author of our faith, 
Thy name be glorified in our beha- 
viour; 

Whether our pilgrimage be rough or 

smooth, dear Saviour, 
Be thou our strength while we have 

breath. Our life in death. 



882.* T. 221. 

WITH fire and with spirit endow'd 

every moment. 
Ye ministers of Christ confess'd, 
Go forth and proclaim ye the word of 

atonement. 
Both far and near; and when op- 

press'd 

By hardships and trials, be bold in 
God, 

And gladly for him spend your life 
and blood : 

'Midst tempiists and billows, and 
through deserts go. 

The seed of the gospel 'mongst hea- 
then to sow. 



883.* T. 205. 

GROUNDED on the eternal rock, 

Jesus Christ, his church's stay, 
Strong and firm, 'midst every shock, 

Humble, but without di.-may; 
Such the pilgrim who in faith 
Safely walks the narrow path: 
He proceeds from grace to grace, 
Till with joy he ends his race. 

2 More and more our joys increase, 
As we humbly travel on ; 

Jesus gives abundant grace, 

While we lean on him alone: 
Through the virtue of his blood, 
Source of life and every good. 
We preserve a cheerful mind. 
His blest will to do inclined. 

3 Then we suit ourselves to those 
Who with us yoke-fellows are. 

Glad to soften all their woes, 

Glad their every joy to share: 
If to Christ the Vine we cleave, 
Daily strength from him receive, 
Through his power we shall prodace 
Goodly fruit, matured for use. 



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253 



884.^ T. 582. 

AMBASSADORS of Christ, 

Know ye the way you go ? 
It is a path not strew'd with flowers, 

But yielding thorns and wo; 
All who Christ crucified 

Their only Saviour own, 
Meet oftentimes with treatment base, 

As to their Master shown. 

2 Only against offence 

With circumspection guard : 
By craft or force in every place 

The fiend is striving hard 
God's work to overthrow; 

That in the trying hour 
The servants of the Lord may fall, 

Bereft of faith and power, 

2 But see, the fields are white ; 

Go therefore, lab'rers, go, 
The Lord leads on to victory, 

His power and grace ye know : 
Christ, whom we Saviour call, 

Of all is sovereign Lord, 
He is the Captain of the host, 

We conquer through his word. 

8S5.* T. 11. 

BRETHREN, what do you desire 7 
After what do you aspire ? 
Whither do your labours tend ? 
To preach Christ the sinners' friend. 

2 Seems this subject ever new? 
Can you give it praises due? 
Ne'er be weary to proclaim 
Jesus' lovely, saving name. 

3 Never, never will we cease 
To proclaim the nev/s of peace, 
Never, till our latest breath; 
Fervent, faithful unto death. 

886 * T. 79. 

GO, witness of the suffering 
Of Christ, who as our oflfering 

Our guilt and curse did bear; 
Proclaim his great salvation 
To many a heathen nation. 

And spread his gospel far and near. 

887.* T. 205. 

WARRIOR, on thy station stand, 
Faithful to thy Saviour's call, 



With the shield of faith in hand, 

Fearless, let what may befall : i 
Nothing fill thee with dismay, 
Hunger, toil, or length of way; 
In the strength of Jesus boast; \^ 
Never, never quit tby post. 

888. * T. 185. 

WHAT affords the Christian war- 
rior vigour, 
Who climbs rocks, or sinks in 
sands, 

Braving now of northern storms the 
rigour, 

Scorched then in southern lands ? \ 
Here no care avails, no circumspec- 
tion. 

But, depending on his Lord's protec- 
tion, 

In his heavenly armour clad, 
He moves on, serene and glad. 

889. T. 14. 

HOW are thy servants blest, O Lord ! 

How sure is their defence! 
Eternal wisdom is their guide, 

Their shield Omnipotence. 

2 In foreign realms, and lands re- 
Supporied by thy care, [mote, 

Through burning climes they pass 
unhurt, 
And breathe in tainted air. 

3 Thy mercy sweetens every toil, 
Makes every region please. 

Where on the mountains they pro- 
claim 

Thy reign, O Prince of peace. 

4 The love of Christ constraining 

them, 

They plant sweet Sharon's rose 
Successfully on icy plains 
And in eternal snows. 

5 In 'midst of dangers, fears, and 

deaths 

Thy goodness they adore ; 
And praise thee for thy mercies pasi, 
And humbly hope for more. 

890. * T. 161. 

URGED by love on every station 
To the fallen human race, 



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254 



We will publish Christ's salvation, 
And declare his blood-bought grace ; 
To display him— and portray him 
III his suffering form and beauty, 
Be our aim and pleasing duty. 

891. * T. 155. 

O WHAT songs in highest strain, 
Will the ransom'd sing in heaven 
With thanksgiving. 
To him who brought us to God 
By his blood, 

"VVhen of every tongue and nation 
There will be with exultation 
But one fleck and Shepherd known. 

2 Amen, Jesus' words are true, 
Surtly he his gracious ptomise 
Will accomplish ; 
Ye his servants, ready stand 
In each land, 

Yea, in the most distant places. 
Till he comes, to sound his praises. 
And make known his saving name. 

892. T. 590. 

LORD, to thy people aid dispense. 
Their shield and portion be, 

And let their lives the world con- 
That they belong to thee : [vince 

Extend t!)y help to distant parts. 
Thy servants send to call; 

Reveal thy grace to heathens' hearts, 
Thy grace extend to all. 

893. T. 22. 

BEFORE Jehovah's awful throne. 
Ye nations bow with sacred joy ; 
Know that the Lord is God alone ; 
He can create and he destroy. 

2 His sovereign power without our 

aid 

Mnde us of clay, and form'd us men : 
And when like wandering sheep we 
stray'd, 

He brought us to his fold again. 

3 Enter his gates with thankful 

songs. 

And in his courts your voices raise: 
Let earth with her ten thousand 
tongues 

Sound forih, O gracious Lord, thy 
praise, 



4 W^ide as the world is thy command, 
Vast as eternity thy love. 
Firm as a rock thy truth shall stand, 
When rolling years shall cease to 
move. 



894.* T. 195. 

LORD God, our salvation, 
Let thy grace and favour 
Rest upon thy church for ever : 
Jesus, thee to follow 
Be our blessed function ; 
Grant us all thy Spirit's unction, 
To declare — every where 
The complete salvation. 
Purchased by thy passion. 



895. T. 22. 

JESUS, where'er thy people meet, 
There they behold thy mercy-seat : 
Where'er "they seek thee, thou art 
found. 

And every place is hallow'd ground, 

2 For thou, within no walls confined, 
Inhabitest the humble mind ; 
Such ever bring thee where they 
come. 

And going, take thee to their home. 

."^ Dear Shepherd of thy chosen few. 
Thy former meicies here renew^; 
Here to our waiting hearts proclaim 
The sweetness of thy saving name. 

4 Here may w'e prove the power of 

prayer, 

To strengthen faith, and sweeten 
care ; 

To teach our faint desires to rise, 
And bring thy cress before our eyes. 

5 Behold, at thy commanding word, 
We stretch the curtain and the cord : 
O rend the heavens and come down, 
And make each rebel heart thine 

own. 



896. " T. 22. 

WITH joy we hasten to the place, 
Where we our Saviour oft have met; 



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And while we feast upon his grace, 
Our burdens and our griefs forget. 

2 Thoiigli pinch'd with poverty at 
Or with affliction daily fed, [home, 
It makes amends, if we can come 
To God's own house for heavenly 

bread. 

3 We thank thee for thy day, O 

Lord ; 

Here we thy promised presence seek, 
Open thine hand, with blessings 
stored, 

And grant us manna for the week. 

897. T. 11. 

JESUS is become at length 
My salvation and my strength; 
And his praises shall prolong, 
While r live, my pleasant song. 

2 Praise ye then his glorious name, 
Publish his exalted fame ; 

Still his worth your praise exceeds, 
Excellent are all his deeds. 

3 Raise again the joyful sound; 
Let the nations spread it round: 
Zion, sing, thy Monarch see ; 
God the Saviour dwells in thee. 

898. T. 14. 

ZION, where God records his name, 

In our esteem is dear; 
Tasting his goodness, we exclaim, 

'Tis good to sojourn here. 

2 We see his beauty, and admire 
The glories of his house; 

Into his will we here inquire, 
And here we pay our vows. 

3 Dear Saviour, bless us from on 
Infuse thy love and fear ; [high. 

And let our lives exemplify 
The precious truths we hear. 

4 And as successively we quit 
This mortal, dying frame. 

May others here before thee meet 
To bless thy holy name. 

899. T. 11. 

5 H E P H E R D of thy blood-bought 

sheep. 

Teach the stony heart to weep ; 
Let the blind have eyes to see. 
See themselves, and look on thee. 



2 Let the minds of all our youth 
Feel the force of sacred truth; 
While the gospel-call they hear, 
May they learn to love and fear. 

3 Show them what their ways have 
Show them the desert of sin ; [been, 
Then thy dying love reveal : 

This shall melt a heart of steel. 

4 Where thou hast thy work Ifegiin, 
Give new strength the race to run ; 
Scatter darkness, doubts, and fears, 
Wipe away the mourner's tears. 

5 Bless us all, both old and young; 
Call forth praise from every tongue : 
Let the whole assembly prove 

7'hy rich grace and dying love. 

900. ^ T. 90. 

CHRIST JESUS is that precious 
grain, 

Which fell into the ground and died; 
Now since he for our sins was slain. 
He doth no more alone abide, 
But for the travail of his soul 
His seed appears from pole to pole. 

901. T. 22. 

FROM all that dwell below the skies 
Let the Creator's praise arise; 
Let the Redeemer's name be sung 
Through every land, by every tongue. 

2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord; 
Eternal truth attends thy word : 
Thy praise shall sound from shore to 
shore, 

Till suns shall rise and set no more. 

902. T. 585. 

LORD, dismiss us with thy blessing; 
Fill our hearts with joy and peace; 
Let us each, thy love possessing, 
Triumph in redeeming grace : 

O refresh us, :|(: 
Travelling through this wilderness. 

2 Thanks we give and adoration, 
For thy gospel's joyful sound ; 
May the fruits of thy salvation 
In our hearts and lives abound : 

King of glory, :||: 
Sway thy sceptre all around. 



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XXXV. HOLY BAPTISM. 



903. T. 58. 

WHEN we baptise a sinner in 

Christ's death, 
Then is the blood and water his 

true bath : 
Not with water only came the Lord 

Jesus ; 

He came with water and with blood 
to bless us: 

Praise be to God. 

2 The water is in baptism seen by 

eyes ; 

On Jesus' blood not seen our faith 
relies: 

We are well persuaded this fountain 

cleanseth 
Polluted sinners, and true grace dis^ 

penseth To live to him. 

3 This precious blood is full of energy, 
It washes clean and cures effectually ; 
And the Holy Spirit, unto us te'n- 

der'd, 

Bears witness powerfully that we 
ajre render'd Children of God. 

4 O come then, Father, Son, and 

Holy Ghost, 
While we of Jesus' bitter passion 
boast; 

While on him relying, we are bap- 
tising 

This sinner in Christ's death, that 
he be rising With Jesus too : 

5 Besprinkle him, O Jesus, Son of 

God, 

Now with thy precious all-atoning 
blood ; 

C'eanse both soul and body from all 
pollution. 

And grant to him the seal of absolu- 
tion, Thy peace divine. 

904. T. 590. 

HEAVEN'S kingdom none, shall 
enter in 
But h.Q who is a ch^ldj 



Therefore the children are by Christ 
Heirs of his kingdom styled: 

Is heaven theirs, none shall forbid 
A child to come to him; 

Who shall forbid the water flood 
A babe to overstream? 

2 O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 

Be present with us here ; 
We trust in Jesus' saving name, 

To us his words are dear: 
We now baptise a little child 

Into the Saviour's death ; 
'Tis his command, and we perform 

This solemn act in faith. 



905. T. 590. 

LORD JESUS, from thy pierced 
side 

Both blood and water streamed, 
A cleansing laver to provide 

For man, from sin redeem'd: 
Thou saidst, Preach pardon to the 

Baptise them in the name (lost. 
Of Father, Son , and Holy Ghost ; 

We now will do the same. 

2 Be present with us. Lord our God ; 

Though water fails from sin 
To cleanse, yet thy atoning blood 

Can wash this infant clean : 
Accept this child we now baptise 

And here present to thee ; 
His soul be precious in thine eyes, 

Now and eternally. 

906. T. 22. 

BURIED in baptism with our Lord, 
We rise with him, to life restored; 
Not the bare life in Adam lost, 
But richer far, for more it cost. 

2 Christ by his blood atoned for sin; 
This precious blood can wash us 
clean; 

And he arrays us in the dress 
Of his unspotted righteousness. 



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907. T. 682. 

OUR baptism first declares 
That we must cleansed be, 

Then shows that Christ to all God's 
heirs 
Dispenseth purity. 

2 Water the body laves : 
And, if 'tis done by faith, 

The blood of Jesus surely saves 
The sinful soul from death. 

3 Baptised into his death, 
We rise to life divine ; 

The Holy Spirit works the faith, 
And water is the sign. 

908. T. 14. 

FATHER of Jesus Christ our Lord, 

In him our Father too, 
O bless, we pray, with one accord, 

The work we have to do. 

2 Jesus, as water well applied, 
Will make the body clean ; 

So in the fountain of thy side 
Wash thou this soul from sin. 

3 O Holy Ghost, with power apply 
The Saviour's cleansing blood ; 

Own thou this babe, and testify. 
This is a child of God. 

909. T. 39. 

THOU who in the days of thy flesh 
didst receive 

The children, and to them thy bless- 
ing didst give. 

Most gracious Redeemer, thy favour 
bejstow 

On him we present thee; we pray, 
bless him now. 

2 Receive him, O Christ, as a lamb 

thou hadst lost, 

And think what a price his redemp- 
tion hath cost ; 

Thy name on his forehead, thy seal 
on his breast, 

Be by thee our Shepherd and Bishop 
impress'd. 

3 Vouchsafe to be present, thou 

Father adored ; 
And thou our Redeemer and merciful 
Lord ; 



O Holy Ghost, come with thy unc- - 

tion and fire, 
And all with thy love and salvation J 

inspire. 

910. * T. 201. 

THE eye sees water, nothing more. 
As it is poured out by men ; 
But faith alone conceives tho power 
Of Jesus' blood to make us clean : 
Faith sees it as a cleansing flood. 
Which overstreams the soul with 
grace, (good, 
Heals fivery wound and makes all , 
That Adam brought on us his race, 
And all that we ourselves have done. 

911. T. 22. 

O BLEST Redeemer, in thy side 
Upon the cross was made a wound, 
The fount, in which we're purified. 
Wherein our sin and guilt are 
drown'd. 

2 Water and blood in streams ran 

hence. 

And on the earth were freely spilt ; 
Water, to sanctify and cleanse : 
Blood, to atone for heinous guilt. 

3 This wondrous grace to place in 

view. 

Baptismal waters were design'd, 
In which thou, Lord, wast buried 
too. 

To thy great Father's will resign'd. 

4 Thus penitents who die to sin, 
Wiih thee are buried in thy grave; 
Thus quicken'd to a life divine, 
Their souls a resurrection have. 

5 And tho' their bodies turn to dust, 
This holy symbol doth assure, 

The resurrection of the just 
Shall render them once bright and 
pure. 

912. T. 582. 

COME, lowly .souls, that mourn, 

Depress'd with grief and shame. 
Wash in your Saviour's cleansing 

And call upon his name. (blood, 
2 Rejoice, ye contrite hearts ; 

The blood which Jesus spilt, 
While we with water you baptise, 

Will wash away your guilt. 



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3 While with repenting tears 
Your sins you now deplore, 

Christ with his blood will blot them 
Remember them no more. [out, 

4 Ye who in Christ believe, 
And to his sceptre bow, 

Sing your Redeemer's love, and tell 
What he hath done for you. 



5 Unspotted robes you wear, 
Your sighs to songs are turn'd ; 

Garments of praise adorn you now, 
Who late in ashes mourn'd. 

6 Ye with your Lord are risen ; 
Aspire to things above : 

Mansions for you your Lord prepares, 
In realms of light and love. 



XXXVL THE HOLY COMMUNION. 



913.^ T. 599. 

LORD Jesus, who before thy pas- 
sion, 

Distressed and sorrowful to death, 
To us the fruits of thy oblation 

In thy last supper didst bequeath ; 
Accept our praise, thou bounteous 
Giver 

Of life to every true believer. 

2 As oft as v»'e enjoy this blessing. 
Each sacred token doth declare 

Thy dying love, all thoughts sur- 
passing ; 

And while w^e thee in memory bear 
At each returning celebration, 
We show thy death for our salva- 
tion. 

3 Assurance of our pardon sealed 
Is in this sacrament renew'd; 

The soul with peace and joy is filled, 
With thy atoning blood bedew'd : 
This from unrighteousness us clean- 
seth. 

And life abundantly dispenseth. 

4 That bond of love, that mystic 

union, 

By w-hich to thee, our Head, w^e 're 
join'd, 

Is closer drawn at each communion; 
By love inspired, we know thy 
mind, 

And, feeding on thy death and 
merit, 

Are render'd one with Ihee in spirit. 



5 Lord, by thy flesh the soul is nou- 

rish'd. 

When faint, thy blood doth us re- 
vive ; 

And while our faith thereby is 
cherish'd, 
To serve thee and thy house we 
strive ; 

We, by this food invigorated, 
Are to good works anew created. 

6 While thus thou feed'st the poor 

and needy. 
Life from thy death pervades the 
whole ; 

And the true members of thy body. 
In thee, their Eead, one heart and 
soul, 

For whom one bread and cup suf- 
ficed, 

Into one spirit are baptised. 

7 Thy flesh to us a pledge is given, 
That ev'n our flesh, corrupt and 

vile, 

Shall from the dust be raised to 
heaven. 

And with unfading glories smile, 
And soul and body be for ever 
At home with thee, our Lord and 
Saviour. 

8 O what a striking exhibition 
Of love divine is here bestow'd ; 

Our hungry souls in this fruition 
Find here on earth their highest 

good : 

It proves, amidst all tribulation. 
Of heavenly bliss the anticipation. 



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260 



914. * T. 69. 

WITH deep devotion 

We in Christ's sufferings trace 
The unfathom'd ocean 

Of his unbounded grace : 
He gave— hiinielf, our souls to save. 

2 His body broken 

Upon the shameful cross, 
As he hath spoken, 

Was given to death for us ; 
We feed— on everlasting bread. 

3 That precious fountain 

Of blood, which from him flow'd 
On Calvary's mountain, 

Is now on us bestow'd ; 
Here we— life's well spring open see. 

4 O well-spring flowing 
Unto eternal life, 

Our souls bedewing, 

By thee alone we thrive, 
And are— enalled fruit to hear. 

5 The Lord draws near us^ 
Let us to meet him haste,; 

He comes to cheer us, 

Plis flesh is our repast, 
His blood— our drink and highest 
good. 

6 In sweet communion 

With Christ our paschal Lamb, 
And holy union 

Wiih all who love his name, 
May we— abide continually. 

915. T. 160. 

SEE Jesus seated 'midst his own, 

With pensive mind oppressed, 
Foreboding pangs and griefs un- 
known, 
Amazed and distressed: 
Strong fears beset— but stronger yet 
Love's power his sou! then moved, 
And love the conqueror proved. 

2 With great desire he long'd before 
His final, bitter suffering, 

To eat the passover once more, 

Type of his body's offering ; 
And in a last— fareweil repast 
To give a sacred token 
Of his love's bond unbroken. 

3 In that most dark and doleful night 
When Jesus was betrayed, 



And, viewing hell's collected might, 

As man, felt sore dismayed: 
Yet see his face — with matchless 
grace 

Shine on his flock with healing, 
Pardon and peace revealing. 

4 In bread and wine to them he gave 
His sacred body broken, 

His blood, shed guilty soals to save; 

For thus the Lord hath spoken : 
And we believe— adore, receive. 
Yea, feel the power mysterious 
To heal, revive, and cheer us. 

5 Lord Christ, I thank thee for thy 
Since by thy invitation [grace, 

Here at thy table I take place, 

And taste of thy oblation : [mine ; 
Now seal me thine— and be thou 
That nought on earth me ever 
From thy communion sever. 

6 'Tis here my needy soul is fed, 
But not with food terrestrial ; 

Thy body is my living bread, 

Thy blood my drink celestial: 
And at thy feet— my rest how sweet 1 
Here may I have my station, 
A trophy of thy passion. 

7 And when 1 once, of heavenly bliss 
And perfect love possessed. 

Shall see my Saviour as he is» ; 

The Lamb for ever blessed, 
Still shall each breath— show forth 

his death : 
My voice shall swell the chorus 
To sing that song most glorious. 

916. T. 166. 

IN that most dark and doleful night 
[n which our Saviour was betray'd, 
Before his sufferings he took bread, 
Blessed and brake it, and then said,^ 
Take, eat ; this is my body given 
For you, and offer'd on the tree ; 
Perform this ordinance as I do, 
And doing it, remember ME. 

2 Then after supper took the cup. 
And having given thanks, he said : 
'Tis the New Testament in my blood. 
The blood for you and many shed ; 
Take this, and drink ye all of it, 
Your sins' remission here you see: 
Oft as this ordinance ye perfprtn, 
It in remembrance do of ME. 



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HOLY COMMUNION. 



261 



3 Yes, Lord, we will remember thee, 
We '11 ne'er forget thy love divine ; 
Thy cross we '11 ever bear in mind, 
Which made thee ours, and made us 
thine : 

We thus commemorate thy death. 
Till thou shalt once again appear; 
Meanwhile, remember, gracious 
Lord, 

L's thy unworth}' followers here. 

917* T. 205. 

HAPPY race— of witnesses, 

Whom God's Spirit doth ordain 
To make known— what God hath 
Ye can only victory gain [done; 
Bv that sacred covenant-blood. 
Whicb the fathers, bold in Gud, 
Wrote in faith on every door, 
That the slayer might pass o'er. 

2 Israel's seed— from slavery freed, 
Eat with joy their paschal Iamb ; 

But the bride— of Christ who died, 

Her from bondage to redeem, 
TIath another passover; 
There the shadow ; substance here : 
She enjoys the flesh and blood 
Of the slaughter d Lamb of God. 

3 Here we now— mo?t humbly bow, 
Being met in Jesus' name, 

"Who for us— died on the cross, 

Bearing our reproach and shame: 
'Fore th;^. Father, 'fore the Son, 
And the Spirit, Three in Oiie, 
With the countless heavenly host, 
And the assembly of the just. 

i Ere we taste— the rich repast 

Which he offers graciously, 
On our food— his flesh and blood, 

Feasting in the sanctuary ; 
Ere the sacrament to enjoy, 
j We with awe to him draw niL;h ; 

We in love and fellowship 
j This communion love-feast keep. 

I 5 Eat and rest— at this great feast, 
Then to serve him freely go. 
As it is— for pilgrims fit. 

As disciples ought to do : 
We, when Jesus we shall see, 
Coming in his majesty, 
Shall the marriage supper share, 
If we his true follovv'ers are. 

6 Then will be — of ransom'd souls 
An innuaierable throng; 
18 



Lamb once slain— to thee pertain, 

Thanks and praise will be their 
Hallelujah will ihoy cry, fsong : 
Singing in sweet harmony, 
'Midst all trials we overcame 
Only by thy blood, O Lamb. 



j 918.* T. 594. 

; JESUS, how great was thy desire 
Once more to eat the paschal Iamb 
With thy dear flock I O what love's 
fire 

Did here thy sorrowing soul in- 
flame ! 

Each precious word thy kindness 
showeth. 
Thereby we are divinely blest; 
I The love that in thy bosom gloweth, 
: Is herein render'd manifest. 

I 2 Thy love is great, beyond all mea- 
I sure, 

I Thence we derive eternal good: 
i Thou grai test us, O what a treasure ! 
i Thy holy body and thy blood; 
I Lord Jesus, was it not sufficient 
I That thou shouldst die for our 
j oftence. 
But. out of love, thou every patient 
Wouldst heal and make thy resi- 
dence. 

3 O love diviue, how strong, how 
ardent. 

More strong than death ; our life 
to gain, 

The incarnate God, thro' love most 
fervent. 

"Was as a lamb for sinners slain : 
Love urged the sovereign great Crea- 
tor, 

Tore whom the universe doth 
shake, 

By whom all things subsist in na- 
ture, 

Once in the earth his grave to 
make. 



919. T. 590. 

THAT doleful night before his death, 
'J'he Lamb, tor sinners slain, 

Did almost with his latest breath 
This solemn f^ast ordain : 



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HOLY COMMUNION. 



262 



To keep thy feast, Lord, are we met, 

And to remember thee; 
Help each poor sinner to repeat, 

For me he died, for me. 

2 Thy sufferings, Lord, each sacred 
sign 

To our remembrance brings ; 
We feed upon thy lov^e divine, 

Forget all earthly things; 
O tune our voices, and inflame 

Our liearts with love to thee ; 
That each may gratefully proclaim. 

My Saviour died for me. 

920. T. 166. 

JESUS, thy feast we celebrate, 
Show forth thy death and praise thy 
name, 

Till thou return, and we shall eat 
The marriage-supper of the Lamb : 
In memory of our dying Lord, 
The church on earth, till time shall 
Meets at his table to record [end, 
The love of her departed Friend. 

921. T. 9. 

SUFFERING Saviour, Lamb of God, 
How hast thou been used ! 

With God's sin-avenging rod 
Soul and body bruised : 

2 We, for whom thou once wast 

slain, 

We, whose sins did pierce thee, 
Now commemorate thy pain, 
And implore thy mercy. 

3 What can we poor sinners do 
When temptations seize us? 

Nought have we to look unto 
But the blood of Jesus. 

4 Pardon all our sins, O Lord; 
All our weakness pity: 

Guide us safely by thy word 
To the heavenly city. 

5 O sustain us on the road 
Through this desert dreary ; 

Feed us with thy flesh and blood, 
When we 're faint and weary. 

G Bid us call to mind thy cross, 
Our hard hearts to soften ; 

Often, Saviour, fenst us thus, 
For w^ need it often. 



922. * T. 581. 

TO avert from man God's wrath, 
Jesus suffer'd in our stead; 

By an ignominious death 
He a full atonement made; 

And by his most precious blood, 

Brought us sinners nigh to God. 

2 That we never should forget 
This great love on us bestovv'd, 

Fie gave us his flesh to eat, 

And to drink his precious blood: 
All who sick and needy are, 
May receive in him a share. 

3 Hither each afflicted soul 

May repair, tho' fiU'd with grief ; 
To the sick, not to the whole, 

The physician brings relief: 
Fear not, therefore, but draw nigh, 
He will all your wants supply. 

4 He, who in self-righteousness, 
Fixeth any hope or stay, 

Hath not on a wedding-dress, 

And with shame is sent away : 
To the hungry, weary heart, 
He will food and rest impart. 

5 But examine first your case, 
Whether you be in the faith: 

Do you mourn for pardoning grace ? 

Is your only hope his death ? 
Then, hovve'er your soul s opprest, 
Come, you are a worthy guest. 

6 He, who Jesus' mercy knows, 
Is from wrath and envy freed ; 

Love unto our neighbour shows 
That we are his flock indeed : 
Thus we may in all our ways 
Show forth our Redeemer's praise. 

923. * T. 58. 

CHRIST was revealed in the flesh 
for us, 

To suffer death upon the shameful 
cross ; 

Now his holy body, for sinners given. 
Is our soul's food, until we shall in 
heaven 

Adore his narne. 

2 With thirsty souls we drink the 

sacred blood. 
Which flovv'd from Jesus Christ the 

Lamb of God, 



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263 



To procure for sinners complete sal- 
vation, 

When he became the fall propitia- 
tion For all our sins. 

3 While we partake thereof in hum- 
ble faith, 

We show forth Jesus' sin-atoning 
death ; 

And with deep abasement the con- 
gregation 

Gives glory, honour, praise, and ado- 
ration Unto the Lamb. 



924* T. 126. 

IS that my clearest Brother, 

Saith one of low degree, 
Who, though the Father's equal, 

Became a man like me, 
And on the ignominious tree 

Atoned for my transgressions?— 
'Tis He most certainly. 

2 Ye who believe in Jesus, 
And on account of sin 

Have mourn'd with pungent sorrow, 

But now feel joy within, 
What think ye, that to him on high, 

'Fore whomev'n John did tremble, 
Ye dare approach so nigh? 

3 He showers his choicest blessings 
This day upon each heart, 

And thus to soul and body 

Salvation doth impart : 
That blood which on the cross he shed 

Our drink is, and his body 
Is our true heavenly bread. 

4 He said, My flesh is truly 
Meat, and'my blood is drink: 

So did, unto his glory. 
The Lord's disciples think : 

We with the heart believe it too, 
And can with full assurance 

Declare it to be true. 

5 In spirit we behold him 
As dying in our stead; 

We may approach with boldness 

To him in all our need : 
The enjoyment of this heavenly 
feast 

Makes us, his congregation, 
In soul and body chaste. 

6 Thou ransom'd church of Jesus, 
Increase in love and faith, 



United to thy Saviour: 

Be faithful unto death. 
And own him God for evermore, 

Who took our human nature; 
Him in the dust adore. 

925. T. 232. 

THE holy bread which now we 
break, 

The cup of which we all partake, 

Is the participation 
Of Jesus' flesh and blood, for us 
A ransom given upon the cross, 

To purchase our salvation: 
He said. My flesh is truly meat; 
This is my body, take and eat: 
He also took the cup, and said. 
This is my blood, for you 'tis shed; 
Lord, we draw near— thy table here 
With child like fear : 
Dear Jesus, to our hearts appear. 

2 Most Holy Lord, thou know'st our 

wants. 

And how ea-ch needy sinner pants 
For thee, our gracious Saviour: 
O may our hungry souls be fed 
With thee, the true, life-giving bread, 

And taste thy matchless favour; 
O may thy blood, the stream of life, 
Our thirst assuage, our souls revive : 
Thou living Vine, each branch sup- 
ply ; 

Our souls and bodies sanctify: 

And grant that we 

Abide in thee— continually ; 

Yea, bear such fruit as pleaseth thee. 

3 0 Lord, who dost thyself impart 
In mercy to each contrite heart. 

Enjoying the communion : 
Grant that we may be one in thee, 
May love each other heartily, 

And thus abide in union : 
Let nothing 'mongst thy flock take 
place, 

Which tends thy doctrine to dis- 
grace ; 

By faith and love in all we do, 

O may we to thy honour show 

In all our ways— the boundless grace 

Thy love displays. 

Which in the sacrament we trace. 

4 Now bless and praise the slaugh- 

ter'd Lamb, 
Extol his saving Jesus' name. 
Thou favour'd congregation. 



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264 



Which at the table of our Lord 
Hast ale and drank with one accord ; 

Thou knovv'st thy destination 
Is to abide in Christ by faith, 
And to show forth our Saviour's 
death: 

Walk then as children of the light: 
Live to his praise by day and night : 
O Lamb once slain, 
We vow again— thine to remain : 
Confirm our promises: Amen. 

926. * T. 9. 

TILL the hour shall come, with 
By the church desired, [tears 

When our Lord again appears, 
Now from sight retired:— 

2 He hath with a pledge of grace 
His dear flock supplied, 

Whereby his own witness-race 
Shows forth that he died. 

3 'Tis his body and his blood 
Which the soul refreshes; 

Church of Christ, this highest good 
Claims thy thanks and praises. 

4 By this sacrament we are 
To our Lord united; 

To due watchfulness and prayer, 
And good works excited. 

5 With deep reverence we draw nigh, 
Falling down before thee ; 

While we this repast enjoy, 
We with awe adore thee. 

6 Us thy congrejation own, 
Let us taste thy favour. 

And by faith recline like John 
On thy breast, dear Saviour. 

927. * T. 23. 

SOUL, at this most awful season. 
Soar above thy scanty reason ; 
To the light approach, where clear- 
est ; 

Duly mind what dress thou wearest. 

2 Jesus, Lord of the creation, 
Giv&s thee now an invitation ; 
His unbounded love revealing. 

He '11 take up in thee his dwelling. 

3 Hasten, as for brides is fitting. 
Give thy Bridegroom soon the meet- 



Say, Dear Lord, let me receive thee. 
Hold thee fast, and never leave thee. 

4 Heavenly joy and holy trembling ^ 

1 feel in me, past dissembling ; j 
Since, by sharing this communion, 

I 'm with God in closest union. 

5 Human reason is too shallow 
In this mystery thee to follow. 

How thou hast unto us given h 
Thy own flesh, the bread of heaven : 

6 How the blood which from thee 
Is in wine on us bestowed : [flowed, 
O the mystery, deep and blessed. 

By God's Spirit here expressed ! 

7 Thy communion's celebration 
Bows me down to deep prostration; 
May I never, unprepared. 

To my condemnation share it. , 

928. * T. 23. i 

COME, approach to Jesus' table, ' 
Taste that food incomparable, 
Which to us is freely given 
As an antepast of heaven. , 

2 Jesus' bride, his congregation. 
Calls to mind her Saviour's passion ; 
With his body she is nourish'd, 
With his blood refresh'd and clie- i 

rish'd. 

3 Far be gone all carnal reason : 
At this awful, blessed season ; 
Slaughter'd Lamb, we now desire it, 
By thy love to be inspired. 

4 This mysterious, heavenly blessing ' 
Is all thought by far surpassing; 
Deeply bow'd may we adore thee, 
Soul and body sink before thee. ^ 

5 Now is come our time sabbatic; 
Lord, we feel thy power emphatic: ) 
Ah, draw near to us, dear Saviour, I 
Let us taste thy grace and favour. 

929. * T. 79. ; 

MY soul, prepare to meet ; 
Thy Saviour; at his feet 

Fall down adoring: 
The Lord of enrlh and skies ' 
A feast for thee supplies. 

Past thy exploring. 



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2 How vast is here display'd, 
In brightest form array'd, 

His love's dimension ! 

0 grace, beyond ihe ken 
Of angels or of men, 

Past comprehension ! 

3 How should I, slaughter'd Lamb, 
Who dust and ashes am, 

A worm, and f^arthy. 
To taste such boundless grace, 
And have so high a place 

Be counted worthy ! 

4 Ah, why am I thus blest, 
That such a heavenly guest 

My house will enter ? 
Dare I, thou highest good, 
To taste thy flesh and blood, 

A sinner, venture ?— 

5 Upon thy call I 'm here : 

1 venture to draw near. 
Because thou 'rt gracious; 

I on thy word rely, 
Thou wilt my soul supply 
With food delicious. 

6 Grant me but this firm faitli. 
That -with thee by thy death 

1 am united : 
To cure and make me whole, 
Thou hast my sin-sick soul 

Freely inviied. 

7 Thy body slain for me, 
My food, my foretaste be 

Of heaven's fruition; 
And by its power may I, 
While I the world deny. 

Gain there admission. 

8 Pervade, thou precious flood 
Of Christ's ali-healing blood. 

My soul and senses : 
And to my needy heart 
Life, peace, and health impart ; 

Thus heaven commences. 
0 Lord, of thy wondrous love 
That brought thee from above 

Thou gavest this token : 
O may it constantly 
Unite my heart to thee 

In bonds unbroken. 
10 Didst tiiou thyself devise 
To be my sacrifice, 

My Lord, my Treasure ? 
Grant that continually 
To live alone for thee 

May be my pleasure. 



11 Cause me who now am thine, 
As branch to thee the Vine 

To cleave unceasing ; 
Receiving strength and juice, 
That 1 may fruit produce 

To thee well-pleasing. 

12 Such grace on me is spent, 
That none hath its extent 

Aright explained : 
Grant now that I may show- 
To fellow-sinners too' 

A love unfeigned. 

13 May every drop of blood, 
In me, O Lord my God, 

Be sanctified : 
Oft as my heart doth beat, 
May I his praise repeat 

Who f ir me died. 

930. * T. 22. 

TfTE congregation while below, 
Being im})erfcct, tears must sow ; 
But we expec! once joy to reap, 
Since we for Jesus' mercy weep. 

2 Meanwhile ihat we might bear in 

mind 

His dying love to lost mankind, 
He hath as his last testament 
To us bequeath'd the sacrament. 

3 He when this feast was first or- 

dain'd, 

Its solemn import thus explain'd ; 
This is my body, take and eat, 
That you may never me forget; — 

4 This is my blood, of which when- 

e'er 

Ye drink, my death in memory bear: 
The church believes, and thus in 
faith 

Partakes, and showeth the Lord's 
death. 

5 But words can never fully tell 
What in our melted hearts we feel : 
We taste, experience, and possess 
True joy, and weep for thankfulness. 

931. * T. 242. 

AS oft as we expect the favour, 
That in the sacrament our Saviour 
Mis flesh and blood to us will give, 
We weep for joy and g'ief : 
For joy, that we're brought nigh to 
By Jesus' blood; \God 



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For grief, thnt we so little honour 

Afford to liim in our demeanour; 

Yea, ev'n oppose his gracious views 

And purposes with us : 

Ah, then in faith we sigh, 

And to our Saviour cry: 

Thy hand, for us once pierced thro' 

Dispense a blessing now, 

And give absolving grace : 

Lord, leave with us thy peace. 

932 * T. 211. 

JESUS, Lord of life and glory. 
Hear thy people's fervent prayer, 
Us to meet thee now prepare : 

We with awe appear before thee, 

Longing to enjoy thy favour; 
In this consecrated place 
We approach the throne of grace : 
Lord, Liord, God, 

Thee we own our only Saviour, :||: 
Blessed, truly blessed they. 
Who to thee have found the way. 

And of thy body and thy blood even 
here partakers are: 

They in the supper of the Lamb 
there in heav'n shall for ever 
(share. 

933. T. 151. 

DEAR Lord, this congregation 

Is poor, despise her not ; 
She's taken with thy passion, 

As were she on the spot, 
When, earning her election, 

Thy heart-strings broke in death: 
This stirs up her affection, 

And gives her life and breath. 

2 Shouldst thou desire her beauty. 

For shame she hides her face ; 
And shoul !st thou look for duty, 

Her only plea is grace : 
Though we are poor and needy, 

Yet we 're thy property ; 
When we enjoy thy body 

And blood, how blest are we. 

934. * T. 15. 

AH, come, thou most beloved guest, 

My joy and delectation. 
With whose indwelling I am blest, 

Source of all consolation. 

2 O keep thy banquet, Lord, with 
A sinner poor and needy, (me, 



Since thou invit'st me graciously, 
Come, all things now are ready. 

3 I open heart and soul to thee. 
Lord Jesus to receive thee; 

For thee I long most ardently, 
O may I never leave thee. 

935. * T. 146. 

WHERE my Redeemer's blood 

And sweat the earth did cover. 
May every sinful thought 

Be now interr'd for ever : 
Lord Jesus, grant my wish, 

That I may thine'abide, 
And by thy holy flesh 

And blood be sanctified. 

936. * T. 4. 

O GLORIFIED Head, 
Since mortals may tread 
The holiest of all. 
And deeply abased 'fore the mercy- 
seat fall ;— 

2 Admit us we pray. 
On this solemn day, 
To thee to draw nigh, 
And thy holy body and blood to 
enjoy. 

937. T. 14. 

WHEN we before our Saviour's face 
Appear with contrite hearts, 

He soothes our griefs, and pardoning 
To every one imparts. cgrace 

2 When we commemorate his love, 
He saith, For you 1 died : 

Behold my hands, behold my feet, 
And view my wounded side : — 

3 These are the wounds I bore for 
The tokens of my pain ; (you, 

By which I for your guilty soul 
Eternal life did gain. 

4 We eat his body slain for us. 
And given a sacrifice: 

Thirsting we drink his sacred blood, 
That precious ransom-price. 

5 Ah, then we feel, that life divine 
From Jesus' death redounds. 

Eternal blessings from his cross, 
And healing from his wounds. 



HOLY COMMUNION. 



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938. T. 14. 

LORD, how divine thy comforts are ; 

How heavenly is the place 
Where Jesus spreads the sacred feast 

Of his redeeming grace. — 

2 There the rich bounties of our God 
And heavenly glories shine ; 

There Jesus saith, that I am his, 
And my Beloved's mine. 

3 Here, saith our kind redeeming 

Lord, 

And shows his wounded side, 
Behold the spring of all your joys, 
That opened when 1 died. 

4 What shall we pay our heavenly 
For grace so vast as this ? (King 

He brings our pardon to our eyes, 
And seals it with a kiss. 

939. T. 14. 

TOGETHER with these symbols, 
Thy ble.ssed self impart ; (Lord, 

And let thy holy flesh and blood 
Feed the believing heart. 

2 Let us from all our sins be wash'd 
In thy atoning blood ; 

And let thy Spirit be the seal 
That we are born of God. 

3 Come, Holy Gliost, with Jesus' 
Prepare us for this feast ; (love 

O let us banquet with our Lord, 
And lean upon his breast. 

940. * T. 141. 

CHRIST, thy flock doth hunger 

For thy flesh, our Ibod, 
Thirsts with ardent longing 

For thy precious blood, 
Which thou hast bequeathed 

As thy testament 
To thy congregation 

In the sacrament. 

2 Like the king of Salem, 

Thou with wine and bread 
Coraest to meet thy people, 

Them to cheer and feed: 
O preserve the enjoyment 

Of thy blood and death 
To thy congregation, 

While we live by faith. 



941. T. 56. 

THEY who hunger after Christ, 
are fed, 

All the thirsty :': to life's fountain 
He the needy doth supply (led ; 
With good things abundantly; 
From his fulness they are nou- 
rished. 

2 Since he welcomes every soul 

distress'd. 
And hath promised to the weary 

rest, 

At his call we now draw nigh ; 
He invites each graciously. 
Come, poor sinner, : ; come and shara 
my feast. 

942. * T. 151. 

THOSE souls are truly blessed 

Who to our Saviour cleave, 
Of living faith possessed. 

And in his name believe ; 
For what is still denied 

To sight, while here below, 
Is by our faith enjoyed. 

And makes our hearts to glow. 

2 Faith on Christ's declaration 
With confidence relies; 

He now his congregation 
With heavenly food supplies : 

Would we as brandies flourish 
In Jesus, the true Vine, 

His blood our souls must nourish, 
Else they would droop and pine. 

3 Draw near to Jesus' table, 
Ye contrite souls, draw near; 

The hungry, sick, and feeble 
His choicest dainties share; 

Let Jesus' death engraven 
fpon your hearts remain ; 

Thus here, and there in heaven ; 
Eternal life you gam. 

943. * T. 23. 

O CHURCH of Jesus, now draw 
near 

With humble joy and filial fear; 
According to his testament 
Enjoy the holy sacrament. 

2 Here all our wants are well sup- 
plied. 

And we show forth that Jesus died : 



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269 



May we abide in him by faith, 
And cleave to him in life and death. 

3 The enjoyment of the flesh and 
blood 

Of Jesus Christ the Lamb of God, 
Endoweth us with strength and 
grace, 

To love and serve him all our days. 

944. * T. 99. 

ACT full of godlike majesty! 
O Love's abyss, I 'm lost in thee ! 
O mystery, all our thoughts surpass- 
ing I 

Now all our wants are well supplied, 
And we show forth that Jesus died. 
As oft as we enjoy this blessing. 

945. T. 185. 

GREAT the feast, to which thou, 
Lord, hast bidden 
Such a worthless guest as me ; 
'Tis an awful mystery, deep and 
hidden, 
'Tis a heavenly legacy : 
Contrite souls, howe'er by sin in- 
fected, 

Are made welcome, not one is re- 
jected ; 
Else this grace to sinful me 
Never could extended be. 

2 Thou thy table spreadest for the 
needy. 

Who may feast and take their fill ; 
Thou to grant thy heavenly gifts art 
ready, 

And thy goodness to reveal : 
Soul and body in this rich fruition 
Gain from thee, the Bread of life, 
nutrition ; 
And we, as thy flesh and bone. 
Lord, with thee are render'd one. 



946.* T. 119. 

BREAD of life, :[': 
Christ, by whom alone we live. 
Bread, that came to us from heaven, 
My poor soul can never thrive 
Unless th.')U appease its craving: 
Lord, I hunger only after thee, 
Feed thou me. :|.': 



947.* T. 22. 

O THAT in Jesus' church, his bride, 
Sin might henceforth ba mortified 
By him who us to save was slain, 
And underwent such racking pain. 

2 O might our souls and bodies be 
From sinful influences free; 
Might we, while still on earth w« 

live, 

To him, the Vine, as branches 
cleave. 

3 O were we free from strange de- 

sire. 

And from depraved nature's fire. 
As dead to all corruption base, 
As formerly to righteousness. 

4 Lord, by the power of thy death 
Renew in us a living faiih; 
Whate'er is carnal, quite erase, 
And sanctify us by thy grace. 

5 O church rejoice, though trem- 

blingly, 

Th9 Lord's death now pervadeth 
O may his sacred body cure, (thee ; 
And make our souls and bodies pure. 



948. T. 26. 

AH, who are we, thou God of love. 
That we should hear, through grace 

abounding, 
The solemn invitation sounding, 
Prepare for the Lamb's feast above. 

2 Prostrate before the mercy-seat. 
We sinners lie with holy trembling. 
The elders' blissful choir resembling, 
Who cast their crowns before thy 

feet. 

3 Here more than Tabor's glories 

shine : 

Heart-capiivating meditation ! 
Ev'n here thou fsed'st thy congrega- 
tion 

With heavenly manna, food divine. 

4 Here it is good for us to be ; 

Our souls imbibe, while Iiere we 
tarry, 

The breezes of the sanctuary, 
The atmosphere of Calvary. 



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270 



5 Rise, and your yilgrira-path pursue, 
Revived by this rich fruition; 
Soon shall the beatific vision, 
The Lamb in glory meet your view. 



949* T. 97. 

T H E breath which can the dead 
bones raise, 

And to Christ's members life con- 
veys, 

Pervadeth thee, thou church of God : 
And Jesus' sanctilying blood 
Is now imparled to each thirsty soul ; 
It cheers the mourners, makes the 
wounded whole. 

2 O church of God, lift up thy heart, 
The Vine its power doth impart: 
Take, drink the bloud so freely spilt 
For thine and every sinner's guilt; 
Take, drink tlie blood, the blood so 

freely spilt 
For mine, for thine, and every sin- 
ner's guilt. 



950.^ T. 152. 

WHEN the Lord of glory died, 

Not a b^ne was broken ; 
But a soldier pierced his side. 

For a lasting token ; 
From thence stream'd a double flood, 

Of a cleansing nature ; 
Both the water and the blood 

Wash the guilty creature. 



951. T. 582. 

MY Saviour's pierced side 

Pour'd forth a double flood ; 
By water we are purified. 

And pardon'd hy his blood ; 
Look up, my soul, to him 

Whose death was thy desert, 
And humbly view the living stream 

Flow from his wounded heart. 



952. T. 166. 

YE followers of the slaughter'd 
Lamb, 

Draw near, and take the cup of God ; 



Approach unto the healing stream, 
And drink of the atoning blood ; 
That blood for our redemption spilt, 
Assuring us of purchased grace; 
That blood which takes away all 
guilt. 

And speaketh to the conscience 
peace. 



953.* T. 146. 

BY thy sweat mix'd witli blood, 

Which flow'd in thy soul's anguish 
From thee, O Lamb of God, 

When thou for us didst languish 
In sad Gethsemane, 

And, with our sins cppiess'd, 
Didst weep, and groan, and pray, 

That sinners might be bless'd ; — 

2 Yea, by thy blood once shed 
For us, when scourges wounded 

Thy back, and when ihy head 
A thorny crown surrounded; 

Oh, by that blood which flow'd, 
When nails thy body tore. 

Bless us, O Lord our God, 
Who humbly thee adore. 

3 Lord Jesus, may the blood 
Thou shed'st for our salvation. 

Which is our highest good, 
Refresh this congregation. 

When in the sacrament 
We drink of it in faith. 

And by this testament 
Show forth thy bitter death. 



954.* T. 149. 

O WHAT happiness divine, 
What a lot most precious, 

Confidently to recline 
On the breast of Jesus, 

Where who will— takes his fill, 

And yet longs for ever 

For more grace and favour. 

•2 Jesus cometh to fulfil 
All thy heart desireth. 

Doth himself to thee reveal. 
Thee with lov^e inspireth: 

His blood spilt— all thy guilt 

Will erase for ever, 

And thy sins will cover* 



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271 



955. T. 184. 

SEE from the rock the waters burst- 
inor [mand, 
In copious streams at God's com- 
His people to refresh, when thirsting 
With drought parch'd in a barren 
land : 

Thus plenteous flow'd on Calvary's 
mountain [wounds: 
The blood from Jesus' healing 
Here is for sin an open fountain, 
Here everlasting life abounds. 

956. T. 97. 

JESUS, thou source of life, impart 
Thy blood unto my thirsting heart; 
Panting I seek that fountain-head, 
Whence waters so divine proceed ; 
Still near this living stream may I 
abide. 

By which my needy soul is satisfied. 

957. T. 124. 

MAY the stream from thee, the rock, 

Gracious Jesus, 
Richly bless thy thirsting flock 

And refresh us ; 
'Tis the source of power, of life 

And salvation 
To thy congregation. 

958. * T. 79. 

THY precious, all-atoning blood 
Is to this hour, O Lamb of God, 

An ocean of free grace : 
All those who venture to draw nigh 
To thee, can witness bear with joy, 

They ne'er go empty from thy face. 

959. * T. 23. 

FLOCK of Christ, with exultation 
View the well-spring of salvation; 
Drink and live— with an emotion 
Of unfeigned heart's devotion. 

2 May to Jesus, while we're living, 
From our works redound thanksgiv- 
ing. 

And our lowly, meek behaviour 
Clearly show we love our Saviour. 



960. T. 581. 

ROCK of ages, rent for me. 

Let me hide myself in thee ; 

Let the water and the blood. 

From thy riven side which flow'd. 

Be of sin the double cure. 

Cleanse me from its guilt and power. 

2 Not the labour of my hands 
Can fulfil thy law's demands: 
Could my zeal no respite know, 
Could my tears for ever flow, 
All for sin could not atone : 
Thou must save, and thou alone. 

3 Nothing in my hand I bring, 
Simply to thy cross 1 cling. 
Naked, come to thee for dress. 
Helpless, look to thee for grace, 
Vile, I to the fountain fly,— 
Wash me, Saviour, or I die. 

4 While 1 draw this fleeting breath, 
When my eyes shall close in death, 
When I soar to worlds unknown, 
See thee on thy judgment-throne ; 
Rock of ages, rent for me. 

Let me hide myself in thee. 

961. * T. 82. 

JESUS makes my heart rejoice, 
I 'm his sheep, and know his voice : 
He 's a Shepherd kind and gracious, 
And his pastures are delicious; 
Constant love to me he shows, 
Yea, my worthless name he knows. 

2 Trusting his mild staff" always, 
I go in and out in peace ; 

He will feed me with the treasure 
Of his grace in richest measure ; 
When athirst to him I cry. 
Living water he '11 supply. 

3 Should not I for gladness leap. 
Led by Jesus as his sheep ; 

For when these blest days are over 
To the arms of my dear Saviour 
T shall be convey'd to rest : 
Amen, yea, my lot is blest. 

962. * T. 83. 

MOKE than shepherd's faithfulness 
To his flock our Saviour showeth : 
From the treasures of his grace 
He the choicest gifts bestoweth: 
As his sheep by him we 're own'd, 
Since his blood for us atoned. 



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HOLY COMMUNION. 



272 



2 They who feel their want and need, 
Thirsting for his great salvation, 
On the richest pastures feed, 
With true joy and delectation; 
Till they shall when perfected, 
With celestial joys be fed. 

963. T. 5S2. 

MY Shepherd is the Lamb, 

The living Lord who died : 
With all that's truly good I am 

Most plenteously supplied: 
He richly feeds my soul 

With manna from above, 
And leads me where the rivers roll 

Of everlasting love. 

2 Ary table he doth spread 
With choicest fare, and I 

Behold the Lamb, the living bread, 

And eat most joyfully : 
He makes my cup run o'er, 

Anointeth mc with oil ; 
I shall enjoy for evermore 

The merits of his toil. 

3 When faith and hope shall cease, 
And love prevail alone, 

I then shall see him face to face. 
And know as I am known: 

Then I my Shepherd's care 
Shall praise and him adore, 

And in his Father's house shall share 
True bliss for evermore. 

964* T. 683. 

HOW blest are we, when we enjoy 
thy love. 

And in the sacrament thy bounty 
prove; 

When we with humble shame, O 

Lamb of God, 
Feed on thy body and thy precious 

blood. 

•2 Whenever we this highest good 
enjoy. 

We promise thee anew fidelity ; 
Power to perform thou hast for us 
obtain'd, 

When by thy death life was for man 
regain'd. 

3 Make thou us monuments of grace 
to show 

What wonders thou on sinners vile 
canst do ; 



O were in our whole walk this to be 
seen, 

That of thy feast we have partakers 
been. 

4 We humbly pray that with thy 

chosen train 
From this repast we may new 

strength obtain ; 
O deaden all that would thy grace 

withstand, 
Or to its influence refuse to bend. 

5 We have nought good in us to 

bring 'fore thee, 
Yet thou art ours, and we're thy 

property ; 
Preserve to us this grace, we thee 

implore, 

To have our part in thee for ever- 
more. 

965. * T. 11. 

COULD we sinners fully tell, 
How our hearts with rapture swell. 
Gladly then we would declare 
Ev"n to angels what we share. 
•2 But since words the happiness 
Which we feel can ne'er express, 
We adoring 'fore him lie, 
And what he bestows enjoy. 

3 Angels sing before his throne. 
While we at his feet sink down : 
Gracious Jesus, man and God, 
What hast thou on us bestow'd. 

966. * T. 5S3. 

SINCE Jesus died, ray guilty soul to 
save. 

Heaven's foretaste I may here al- 
ready have : 
O how unutterably blest am I, 
Partaking of him sacramentally !— 

2 When heavenly bread he gives my 

soul to eat. 
That I m.ay henceforth never him 
forget ; 

When I, a needy sheep of his blest 
flock, 

Drink of the stream that flows from 
Christ the rock. 

3 I live now, and to God myself will 

give. 

But yet not I, but Christ in me shall 
live; 



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273 



His mercy and his goodness I shall 
taste 

Both here below, and when with 
him at rest. 

967* T. 11. 

JESUS, who to save hast power. 
And who livest evermore 
For thy flock to intercede. 
Helping us in time of need ; — 

2 Thou, who a divine repast 
For the poor prepared hast. 
Giving thy own flesh and blood 
As the needy sinner's food ;— 

3 Let thy power, divine, we pray. 
Be our strength and only stay, 
Till we drop this mortal vest, 
And the spirit goes to rest. 

968.* T. 22. 

FOR that amazing love and grace. 
Which doth our thoughts by far sur- 
pass, 

To eat thy flesh and drink thy blood, 
Thanks be to thee, O Lamb of God. 

2 Thy sacred body thou didst give 
For us, that we ihereby might live ; 
No pledge of love could be so great : 
O may we ne'er thy love forget. 

3 Thy precious blood, for sinners 

spilt, 

Cleanseth our hearts, removes our 
guilt ; 

The debt is paid which we incurred, 
And we 're to happiness restored. 

4 Thy Holy Spirit with us leave. 
So that we rightly may conceive, 
What thou for ail believers hast 
Prepared in this blest repast. 



969.* T. 151. 

LORD Christ, I give thee praises; 

Thy hand ne'er intermits 
To show'r, as each day passes, 

On me thy benefits : 
Thy name, all names exceeding, 

I'll praise, for thou art good. 
Art with thy flesh me feeding. 

To drink givest me thy blood. 



970. * T. 185. 

PRAISE be given to Christ, our 
soul's beloved, 
By us sinners; what are we? 
Feeble human creatures, far removed 

From angelic purity: 
Yet when he to his rich banquet bids 
us. 

Where he with his sacred body feeds 
us, 

And we drink his blood once shed. 
We are richly comforted. 

971. T. 590. 

THOU, who art present with thy 

According to thy word, [church 
When to enjoy thy flesh and blood 

We meet with one accord; 
O grant us to show forth thy death 

Until thou shalt appear ; 
And may it in our walk be seen, 

That we thy followers are. 

2 May we so captivated be 

By thy redeeming love, 
As to be wean'd from earthly things. 

And fix our thoughts ahove; 
May all that's carnal be subdued 

And moriified in us, 
Tiiat we may glory in thy name, 

And count all else but loss. 

972. * T. 96. 

SINCE Jesus' body I have ate, 
And drank the blood he shed for 

O uiay 1 never him forget : [me, 
I know he will remember me; 

And I shall, when this life is o'er, 

Live in his presence evermore. 

973. * T. 83. 

CHRIST, how are thy people blest 
With thee as their head united; 

Though of thee by faith possess'd, 
Still we, by thy love excited, 

Tears of ardent longing shed: 

Thou'rt our highest good indeed. 

974. T. 682. 

COME, O my soul, and sing 
How Jf'sus thee hath fed ; 

How Jesus gave himself to thee, 
The true and living bread. 



273 HOLY COMMUNION. 



2 For food he gives his flesh ; 
He bids us drink his blood : 

Amazing favour, matchless grace 
Of our incarnate God ! 

3 This holy bread and wine 
Confirms us in the faith, 

In Jove and union with our Lord, 
And we show forth his death. 

975 * T. 14. 

NO words can ever fully tell 
What blessings Christ bestows 

On us, when we on Calvary dwell, 
And weep beneath his cross. 

2 He who unto his flesh and blood 
Can ne'er himself deny, 

Saith unto us. Take courage good, 
Your brother, lo, am I. 

3 FJis loving heart we open see, 
Replete with tenderness; 

He as his blood-bought property 
Doth even us confess. 

4 We are forgiven and reconciled, 
Our happiness renewed, (fill'd 

Our hearts with deep abasement 
And with his blood bedew'd. 



274 

I 5 From all anxiety and dread, 
i Which else our souls oppress'd, 
\ Thanks be to him, we now are freed; 
i Our cares are soothed to rest. 

976. * T. 26. 

: THOU Lamb once slain, thy flesh 
and blood, 
Which thou didst sacrifice for us 
Upon the aliar of the cross, 
Are to our souls delicious food. 

'2 This makes us all with one accord 
To love each other fervently ; 
Yea, to be Avholly one with thee, 

And all that love thee, gracious 
Lord. 

977. * T. 22. 

HAPPY, thrice happy hour of grace! 
I 've seen by faiih my Saviour's face, 
He did himself to me impart, 
And made a covenant with my heart. 

2 Ah, might in my behaviour shine 
The power of Jesus' love divine, 
His conflict and his ^ ictory, 
His seeking and his finding me. 



XXXVIL FOR DIFFERENT AGES AND STATIONS IN LIFE. 



978. T. 83. 

EACH division of thy fold, 
Freed from this world's vain tra- 
dition, 

Male or female, young or old, 

In thee haih true joy's fruition ; 
All in their allotted place 
Should walk worthy of thy grace. 

2 Grant us a contented mind, 
That in his peculiar station 

Each may be to thee resign'd, 
Seeking only ihy salvation : 

By thy staff" we "re safely led, 

Till in thee we 're perfected. 



A. FOR CHILDREN. 

979. T. 22. 

THOUGPI but a little child I am, 
Yet [ may praise the slaughter'd 

Lamb : 

He loveth children tenderly, 
He also loveih sinful me. 

2 Yes, gracious Saviour, T believe 
Thou wilt a little child receive; 
For thou didst bless them formerly, 
And say, Let children come to me. 

3 Lord Jesus unto me impart 

An humble, meek, and docile heart; 



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275 



O cleanse me in thy precious blood, 
Shed in my heart thy love abroad. 

4 Save me from liking what is ill, 
Teach me to do thy holy will ; 
Each day prepare me through thy 
grace . 

To meet thee, and behold thy face. 

980. T. 14. 

THOUGH Christ was God and all 
things made, 

Himself he humbled thus; 
That he, a servant in our stead. 

Might minister to us. 

2 Our Saviour was a lovely child, 
His parents' chief deiight. 

In his behaviour meek and mild, 
And always acted right. 

3 A blessed pattern Christ our Lord 
Himself to children gave. 

That they to him might joy afford. 
And never misbehave. 

4 A child true happiness may find, 
And humbly ought to pray ; 

Lord Jesus, make my heart inclined 
To love and to obey :— 

5 I'm often stubborn, vain, and wild, 
Self-will'd, and hard in heart: 

O Lord, to me thy chaste, thy mild, 
Thy holy mind impart. 

9S1. T. 14. 

O WHAT a wretched heart have I, 
How full of sin and shame. 

How obstinate continually. 
How day by day to blame !— 

2 Lord, look on me, 'midst all my 

faults; 

And when thou seest my guilt, 
My wicked words and foolish 
thoughts, 
Think why thy blood was spilt. 

3 In that most precious river cleanse 
And wash my crimes awa;y. 

My selfishness, and each offence 
Which I have done to-day. 

4 When thou, dear Jesus, wast a 

child. 

Thou hadst no sin like me; 
No wicked words thy lips defiled. 
No faults appear'd in thee. 



5 Thou wast more spotless than a 
More harmless than a lamb, (dove, 

Obedient, humble, full of love. 
And never once to blame. 

6 But I am proud, and headstrong 
Oft sadly misbehave ; (too, 

I am not meek like thee, and low ; 
Me, Lord, in mercy save. 

7 O might I but resemble thee, 
That every one might know 

I love the Saviour, and will be 
His follower here below. 

8 Imprint thine image on my heart, 
Bestow thy Holy Ghost, 

And an obedient mind impart ; 
Then I shall not be lost. 



982. T. 14. 

O LORD, forgive a sinful child, 
Whose heart is al! unclean; 

How bad am I, and how defiled. 
How prone to every sin. 

2 O change my vile and stubborn 

heart, 

Like thee, O make nie pure; 
To me thy love divine impart. 
Keep me from sin secure. 

3 Self-will, that cruel enemy, 
No more I would obey; 

Thy Spirit shall my teacher be. 
And guide me in thy way. 

4 O may I never speak a word 
But what I truly mean, 

Nor lie to thee, most gracious Lord, 
By whom each thought is seen. 

5 I '11 make thy wondrous, dying 
Dear Lord, my daily song ; (love. 

And joys like theirs who sing above 
Shall tune my infant-tongue. 

983. T. 11. 

LAMB of God, I look to thee, 
Thou shalt my example be ; 
When thou wast a little child, 
Thou wast gentle, meek, and mild. 

2 Due obedience thou didst show ; 
O make me obedient too ; 
Thou wast merciful and kind ; 
Grant me. Lord, thy loving mind. 



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CHILDREN. 



276 



3 Let me above all fulfil 

God my heavenly Father's will. 
Never his good Spirit grieve, 
Only to his glory live. 

4 Loving Jesus, holy Lamb, 
In thy hands secure 1 am ; 
Fix thy temple in my heart, 
Never from thy child depart. 

5 Teach me to show forth thy praise, 
Love and serve thee all my days ; 

O might all around me see 
Christ, the ho!y child, in me. 



984. 



T. 14. 



THOU, gracious Saviour, for my 

good 

Wast pleased a child to be, 
And thou didst shed thy precious 
Upon the cress for me. (blood 

2 O take me as thy property, 
Take me just as I am, 

I knov.- that I belong to thee; 
Thy love my heart doth claim. 

3 Low at tliy feet O may I bow, 
Be thine, my Saviour, still ; 

In nothing bad myself allow. 
Nor ever show self-will. 

4 Preserve, I pray, my heart secure 
From every hurt and stain ; 

First make it. and then keep it pure, 
And shut to all that 's vain. 

5 If early thou wilt take me hence, 
O that no harm will be : (mence, 

Since endless bliss will then com- 
When I shall live with thee. 

6 If thou wilt have me longer stay, 
In years and stature grow; 

Help me to serve thee night and day 
While I am here below. 

7 Then, after walking in thy ways, 
And serving thee in love. 

Receive me to thyself in peace, 
To sing thy praise above. 



j Whensoe'er we hear thy voice, 
I To obey may we rejoice. 

\ 3 Thanks to thee for all the care 
That 's bestow'd upon us here ; 
May we evermore to thee 
For thy goodness grateful be. 

986. T. 22. 

THOU Guardian of thy lambs, be- 
hold 

Us liLtie ones of thy dear fold ; 
Take us into thy special care, 
Secure our souls from every snare. 

•2 Let nothing in our minds take 

place 

But what is sanctified by grace; 
Thy love sink deep into each heart, 
I And may nought else have any part. 

3 Set on our breasts thy Spirit's seal, 
! Wiihin our hearts thyself reveal, 
i And our poor souls securely keep 
i Among thy flock, thy chosen sheep. 



987. 



T. 14. 



i LOVER of little children, thee, 
; O Jesus, we adore ; 
j Our kind and loving Savi ur be, 
I Both now and evermore. 

j 2 O take us up into thy arms, 

Then we are truiy blest ; harms 

: Thy new-born babes are safe from 
While leaning on thy breast. 

3 Still as we grow in years, in grace 
And wisdom let us grow : 

That daily more we thee may praise 
More of thy mercy know. 

4 Strong let us in thy grace abide, 
But ignorant of ill'; 

In malice, subtlety, and pride, 
We would be children still. 



985. 



T. 11. 



988. 



T. 14. 



OUT of love and boundless grace, 
Thou hast brought us to a place, 
Jesus, where we oft may hear 
Of the suderings thou didst bear. 

2 Be our shepherd every day. 
That we little lambs ne'er stray ; 



! JESUS the Lord our Shepherd is. 

And did our souls redeem ; 
; Our present and eternal b:i55 
i Are both secured in him. 

I 2 His mercy every sinner claims ; 
I For all his fleck he care; ; 
j The sheep he gently leads, the iambs 
i He in his bosom bears. 



276 



CHILDREN, 



277 



3 If unto us our friends are good, 
'Tvvas he their hearts inclined ; 

He bids our fathers give us tood, 
And makes our mothers kind. 

4 Then let us thank him for his 

grace ; 
He will not disapprove 
Our meanest sacrifice of praise, 
For his unbounded love. 

5 When children honour Jesus thus, 
And ihank him for his grace, 

Out of the mouths of babes like us 
His wisdom perfects praise. 

6 To thee, almighty God, to thee 
Ourselves we now resign; 

'Twill please us to look back and see 
We were in childhood thine. 

7 Let the sweet work of prayer and 

praise 

Employ our infant breath ; 
Thus we 're prepared for length of 
Or fit for early death. [days 



989 * 



T. 22. 



JESUS, tlie children's dearest friend, 
Who dost to all our wants attend, 
Thou wast a child, and knowest 
well 

How we, thy helpless children, feel. 

2 Grant unto us continually 
The blessings of thy infancy ; 

Let us, through each succeeding year 
The merits of thy childhood share. 

3 Thee, gracious Lord, we now im- 

plore 

To manifest thyself still more. 
And thus to teach us by degrees 
To live a life of happiness. 

4 May wethymind still better know, 
May "we in grace and knowledge 

grow, 

And learn all that whereby We may 
Adorn thy doctrine every way. 

5 O may we ever feel thee near. 
And be employed in praise and 

prayer : 

May we in thy blest fellowship 
Wake, do our daily work, and sleep. 



6 Thus w'lU our infant tongues re- 
cord 

Thy birth and passion, gracious Lord, 
That thou, who diedst in our stead, 
Art God, by whom all things were 
made. 



990* 



T. 22. 



EMBRACE us in thy tender way, 
Dear Lord, and bless us all, we pray, 
As thou on earth didst formerly. 
When children once were bjought to 
thee. 

2 We are baptised into thy death, 
And call'd to praise thee with each 

breath : 

Thou bought'st us with thy blood 
divine : 

O take and keep us ever thine. 

3 Thy youth unspotted, full of grace, 
Teach us all virtue and all praise; 
Thou art our pattern, gram that we 
In all things may resemble thee. 

4 From year to year, while we in^ 

crease 

In stature, may we grow in grace; 
In learning and obedience too. 
May we thy blessed path pursue. 

5 By day and night our steps direct, 
And soul and body, Lord, protect, 
From every thing that grievcih thee, 
Or unto us might hurtful be. 

6 Impart to us that needful good, 
A heart besprinkled with thy blood, 
Wholly devoted unto thee, 

For thy soul's bitter agony. 

7 That grace upon us all bestow, 
Thee more and more by faith to 

know ; 

We then the glories of ihy name 
In grateful accents shall proclaim. 



991.* 



T. 22. 



HERE are we children, poor and 
mean, 

Corrupt throughout, defiled by sin ; 
But by Christ's! purifying blood 
We're made acceptable to God, 

2 Mav none of us, while we abide 
On earih, be weaned from thy side ; 



277 



CHILDREN. 



278 



But grant that we be found in thee, 
And thou in us eternally. 

992. T. 22 

I LOVE the Lord who died for me, 
I love his grace divine and free : 

1 love the scriptures, there I read, 
Christ loved me, and for me bled. 

2 I love his tears and sufferings 

great, 

I love his precious bloody sweat, 
I love his blood ; were that not spilt, 
t could not have been freed from 
guilt. 

3 Hove to hear that he was slain, 
I love his every grief and pain, 

I love to meditate by faith 
Upon his meritorious death. 

4 I love Mount Calvary, where his 

love 

Stronger than death itself did prove ; 
I love to walk his dolorous way, 
I love the grave where Jesus h y. 

5 I love his people and their ways, 
I love with rhem to pray aud praise ; 
I love the Father and the Son, 

I love the Spirit he sant dovv^n. 

6 I love to think the time will come 
When I shall be with him at home. 
And praise him in eternity: 

Then shall my love completed be. 

993. T. 22. 

1 WILL a little pilgrim be. 
Resolved alone to follow thee, 
Thou Lamb of God, who now art 
Up to thy everlasting throne, [gone 

2 I will niy heart to thee resign, 
Thine only be. O be thou mine! 
The world I leave an ! fooli.^h play, 
To happiness to find the way. 

3 My lips shall be employ'd to bless 
The lord who is my righteou-ness ; 
My pleasu;e, only to pursue 

His mind, and him my Saviour 
know. 

4 So long I'll pray below to live. 
Till I my pardon seal'd receive; 

I then, when Jesus calls, shall die, 
Or rather live eternally. 
19 



994. T. 14. 

JESUS, to thee our souls we raise, 

Acd for a blessing look ; 
May we, assisted by thy grace, 

With pleasure Iturn our book. 

2 Give us an humble, active m.ind, 
From sloih and fully free ; 

Give us a cheerful heart, inclined 
To useful industry. 

3 A faithful memory bestow, 
With solid learning's store ; 

Ai:d still, O Lord, as more we know, 
Let us obey thee more. 

4 Let us things excellent discern, 
Hold fast what we approve ; 

But more than all delight to learn 
Th3 lessons of tiiy love. 



99.5. T. 14. 

STILL may w-s keep the aim in 
mind, 

For which we hither came, 
In search of useful learning joiu'd, 
As followers of the Lamb. 

2 Daily to Jesus we 'll look up, 
As soon as we awake. 

And for his con^tant blessing hope 
In all we undertake. 

3 His mieritorious industry, 
His labour, toil and sweat, 

Shall <iur support and pa. tern be; 
Him v.e will imitate. 

4 If he his grace on us confer, 
We then "shall learn apace. 

Live to his glory and d^^clare 
Our heavenly Father's praise. 



996. T. 14. 

O JESUS, Lord of heaven and earth, 
How svv^eet thy mercies are; 

How rich to ihose of lowly birth, 
The children of thy care. 

2 Thou art our Shepherd, glorious 
Thy little flock b-hoid, [God ; 

And guide us by thy staff and rod, 
The children of thy fold. 



279 



CHILDREN. 



3 We praise tliy name, that we were 

brought 
To this delightful place, 
Where we are wisdom's lessons 

taught, 
The children of thy grace. 

4 O may our friends, thy servants 

here. 

Meet all our souls above ; 
And they and we in heaven appear, 
The children of thy love. 



997. T. 590. 

O THOU, before whose Father's face 

The children's angels stand, 
Grant me, a helpless child, the grace, 

That thy angelic band 
May watch my ways, and guard my 

And minister to me, [bed. 
Till I in death shall bow my head, 

And go to live with thee. 



998. T. 159. 

HOW heart-affecting Christ to see, 
Some days before he bled, 

Go to Jerusalem willingly 
To suffer in our stead : 

When he approach'd, the multitude 

Their garments spread and branches 
strew'd. 
Crying Hosanna to his praise, 
With joy and thankfulness. 



2 'Twas then the children join'd the 
rest. 

And hail'd him with a song ; 
With one accord his name confessed 

Amidst the joyful throng: 
With them may we unite our lays. 
And, though in feeble accents, raise 

Our Hallelujahs to the Lamb, 

Who died us to redeem. 



999. T. 243. 

THE holy child Jesus, 
Our God and our Saviour, 

Who died to release us. 
We '11 worship for ever, 

God's holy Lamb,— the Lord's his 
name. 



2 In liveliest manner 
O let us before him 

With joy sing Hosanna, 

And praise and adore him; 
Our childlike cries— he 'U not de- 
spise. 

3 Come then, let us follow 
Our Master with praises ; 

His name let us hallow 

Whose blood us releases : 
O Christ, to thee— ail glory be. 

4 Hosanna, Hosanna, 
Thou Son of King David ; 

Hosanna, Hosanna, 

For thou hast us taved : 
For ever reign, — thou Lamb once 
slain. 



1000. T. 39. 

LORD Jesus, we bless thee that thou 
wast a child. 

And hast us thereby unto God recon- 
ciled ; 

We thank thee, for suffering and dy- 
ing in pain. 

For thy being buried and rising 
again. 

2 We thank thee, that thou wilt the 

children permit 
To offer their praises and songs at 
thy feet; 

That thou. Lord, dost deign their 

petitions to hear. 
And always to help them and save 

them art near. 

3 Thou wilt be our Saviour, Re- 

deemer, and Friend, 
Grant we may abide in thy love to " 
the end : 

O render us truly obedient to thee, 
That we thy dear children for ever » 
may be. 



1001. T. 39. 

WHEREIN is for children true bliss 
to be found?— 

When by Jesus Christ as his sheep 
they are own'd ; 

In him they find pasture while here 
they remain. 

And joys everlasting in heaven ob- 
tain. 



CHILDREN. 



280 



2 VVe sing and we bear, how our : 

Maker caine down I 
To earth, and for us left his heaven- 
ly throne, 
Assuming our nature, became a poor 
chi;d7 

And us by his sufferings to God re- 
conciled. 

3 O mystery of godliness, wonder of i 

grace I | 
May we without ceasing adore him ! 

and praise : 
May all of us know what a Saviour 

we have, 

Yea, Inve him sincerely, and in him 
believe. 



4 We now with the angels unite to 
declare 

The praises of him who our sorrows 
did bear ; 

With hearts and with voices exalt- 
ing the Lamb, 

Who died on the cross our poor souls 
to redeem. 



1002. T. 39. 

Min. DEAR children, assembled to 

hear of the Lord, 
You 're here to be taught by his Spirit 

and word ; 
O think what great favours on you 

are conferr'd : — 
Ch. For this may his name by us all 

be revered. 

2 The Father in heaven us as chil- 

dren will own, 
And we are beloved by Jesus, his 
Son ; 

The Spirit of truth will instruct us 
to pray. 

And he will direct us throughout our 
whole way. 

3 Mn. Ah, should not the mercies 

which daily you prove, 
Excite you our Saviour to praise and 

to love ?— 
C/i. Yes, we are desirous to value his 

grace. 

To love and adore him, and live to 
his praise. 



4 O mercifal Saviour, so grant it to 
be, 

Nor suffer us ever to wander from 
thee : 

We 're poor little children, preserve 

us, we pray, 
And may we our love by obedience 

display. 

1003. T. 14, 

HAPPY the children who betimes 
Have learnt to know the Lord, 

Who through his grace escape the 
crimes 
Forbidden in his word. 

•2 Who early, by a living faith, 
Have deep foundation laid 

In Jesus' meritorious death ; 
Such need not be afraid. 

3 Should they be early hence removed, 
He will their souls receive; 

For they who Jesus here have loved, 
With him shall ever live. 

1004. T. 14. 

HAPP7 the children who are gone 

To Jesus Christ in peace. 
Who stand around his glorious throne, 

Clad in his righteousness. 

•2 The Saviour whom they loved 
when here, 

Hath wiped their tears away; 
They never more can grieve, or fear, 

Or sin, or go astray.^ 

3 In ceaseless happiness they view 
Our Saviour's smiling face ; 

That face once bruised, in which be- 
Men saw no comeliness. [low 

4 Methinks I hear them joyful sing, 
(Ten thousands do the same,) 

Salvation to the immortal King, 
To God and to the Lamb. 

.5 O that I may so favour'd be. 
With them above to join : 

O that, like them, I Christ may see, 
And he be ever mine. 

6 Grant me but this, thou great 
High-priest ; 
And when I "m here no more, 
Convey me safe to endless rest, 
I Where thou art gone before. 



281 



YOUTHS. 



1005. T. 587. 

THE child sweetly rests, 
Whom nothing molests. 
Received in mercy among the Lamb's 
guests. 

2 He ne'er shall weep more, 
His sighing is o'er, 

His travels and dangers ; he 's got 
safe on shore. 

3 His body is dead. 
And in the grave laid, 

But shall, again raised, to life be 
conveyed. 

4 The spirit is gone 

In I eace to God's throne, 
To praise Cod our Saviour, where 
we shall be soon. 

5 He sings now above, 
Made perfect in love, 

And never, O never, he thence shall 
remove. 

6 He rests now in peace, 
Eebolds the Lord's face, 

Ilath happily finish'd thus early his 
race. 

7 For that blessed day 
We earnestly pray ; 

Lord Jesus, come quickly, and make 
no delay. 

1006. T. 586. 

MO?T holy Lord, mankind's Creator, 
W^ho to redeem us by thy death, 

Assumedst feeble human nature, 
We call on thee in humble faith: 

O hear our fervent supplication. 

Let all our children thy salvaiion, 

Thy tender love and care 

In largest measure share : 

For thine they are. 



B. FOR BOYS. 

1007.^ T. 164. 

BELOVED youths, if 'tis your aim 
To be like Christ your Saviour, 

And to extol his saving name 
In word and in behaviour; 



With an obedient mind 

Be to his will lesign'd. 

He by his blood will wash you clean, 

And free you from the power of sin. 

2 O might it be our heart's delight^ 
Amidst his flock with pleasure 

To obey him, walk as in his sight^ 
And serve him in our measure;' 
For every thing that 's good. 
And just, flows from his blood ; 
A virtuous mind, chaite and un- 
stain'd. 

May be by faith in him obtain'd. 

3 Yea, an obedient simple mind, 
Faithful in every s:atinn, 

To true humility inclined. 
And perfect resignation. 
The blest effect wjU prove 
Of that unfeigned love 
To Christ, which is produced by 
faith 

In him and his atoning death. 

1008. * T. 37. 

WOULD our youth grow in grace, 

Wisdom and favour, 
As truly was the case 

With Christ our Saviour: 
Let them contiimally 

View him in spirit : 
To them he will apply 

His precious merit. 

2 He who without delay 
To Jesus turneth, 

With confidence doth pray, 

And huml.ly mourneth. 
Doth certainly receive 

(O boundless favour!) 
Forgiveness of his sins 

From Christ our Saviour. 

3 If we with uprightness 
'Fore him discover 

Our wants, then our distress 

Will soon be over : 
He 11 cure most graciously 

Oijr worst diseases. 
And fill us constantly 

With thanks and praises. 

1009. T. 23. 

JESUS hath procured salvation 
For mankind in every station ; 
Every youth that loves our Saviour, 
Imitates his chaste behaviour. 



UNMARRIED MEN. 



282 



2 If we, when by guilt oppressed, 
Look to Christ, our pattern blessed, 
He will graciously direct us, 
And from every sin protect us. 



1010. 



T. 79. 



MIGHT we unto our Saviour 
Lift up our hearts with fervour, 

Each day, and pray for grace 
To obtain a true sensation 
Of Jesus' great salvation, 

And of our fall and sinfulness. 



1011.* T. 1G6. 

0 MIGHT we all Christ's name con- 
fess 

In our whole conversation, 
And each one through our Saviour's 
grace, 

Be faithful in his station ; 
Might in our very looks be seen 
Tliat we througii Jesus" merit 
Are humble, steady, chaste, and 
clean, 

And guided by his Spirit. 



i 2 We now no longer need remain 
I Fast bound in chains of sin : 
j "Whoe'er believes, is free indeed. 
And by his word niade clean : 
; Since Jeius on the accursed cross 
I The power of sin did quell, 
i When sin assa leth us, we look 
I To him and soon grow well. 

' 3 Ye chosen people of the Lord, 

i In whom his power we trace, 

I If in obedience to his word 

j Vou 're render'd clean thro' grace ; 

; His dyino; love be yet impress'd 

! More clearly on each heart, 

! And whether you 'le at work or rest, 

i To love him be your part. 

j -i Ye purchased souls. Christ's happy 
Be to his will resign'd, .flock, 
I And gladly oifer up lo him 
Your body, so:il. and mind: 
Oh. if the bleeding Lamb of God, 

Who died us to redeem, (stand? 
But call, who can his call wiih- 
Who would not follow him ? 



1014. 



T. 1S5. 



1012. 



T. 58. 



WHAT glorious pattern fur the 

h-art and mind, 
O Jesus, doth each true believer find 
In thy u ords and actions, and whole 

behaviour : 
We pray thee, grant unto our youth 

the favour 

To follow thee. 



FOR rx:.IARRIED MEN. 



1013. 



T. 590. 



HOW shall a young man cleanse his 
way ? 

By u ilowing close his word, 
Who once on earth a yo!ing man 

Jesus, our God and Lord; (was, 
His word is spirit and is power; 

True life doth flow from him ; 
Our food his sacred fle-h, our drink 

His blood, that healing stream. 



BRETHREX, 'tis but meet to render 

praises 
To Immanuel, our Lord, 
Who to bless his children never 

ceases. 

Since to favour they "re restored: 
'Midst a sense of our own imperfec- 
tion, 

We can magnify that free ele- tion 
Of his grace" by which we stai.d 
'Mongst liis flock, his chosen band. 

2 Yes, we feel indeed our own de- 
merit 

And our imperf ctions great: 
Had we not been led by Jehus' Spirit, 

Never could we th;is have met: 
We des rved eternal condemnation, 
But his death procured our salva-^ 
tion ; 

And since v/e ^'e experienced this, 
We 're determined to be his. 



1015.* T. 166. 

DEAR brethren, let u? take to heart 
The teaching of the Spirit ; 



283 



UNMARRIED MEN. 



He '11 every grace to us impart, 
Which Jesus Christ did merit : 

Who, by all he hath done and said 
In his humiliation, 

Hath boundless blessings merited, 
And sanctified our staiion. 

1016. T. 46. 

THEE, God's own Son,— with joy 
we own 

To be our dearest brother : 
Heaven and earth do not afford 

Like to thee another. 

2 But Oh, might we-such brethren 
be, 

Of whom thou 'rt not ashamed ; 
Might, by all we do, thy grace 
Loudly be proclaimed. 

1017. * T. 166. 

JESUS, we now devote to thee 

Our body, soul, and spirit, 
Since ttiou to us prosperity 

Impartest through thy merit: 
In thought and deed we wish to be 

Like thee, that each who sees us 
May in us some resemblance see 

Of our great pattern, Jesus. 

1018. T. 56. 

BLESSED Saviour, with love's 
sacred fire, 

W^e intreat thee, :||: all our souls in- 
spire: 

By thy death O set us free 
From sin's cruel slavery; 
Then to serve thee :j|: will be our 
desire. 

2 Chains of darkness, :||: wherewith 

men are bound, 
Now are broken, :!|: and a help is 
found : 

They who gladly would be free, 

May by Christ delivered be ; 

This to sinners :||; is a joyful sound. 

3 Nought but blessings :[|: he for us 

intends, 

And his mercy :||: never, never ends ; 
Let us look unto the cross, 
Where he died to ransom us. 
On that offering :lf: faith alone de- 
pends. 



4 As thy "chosen, :ff: blood-bought 
property. 

We'll know nothing, :j|: slaughter'd 

Lamb, but thee : 
Thou Shalt be our Lord and God; 
Of redemption in thy blood 
To all nations :jj: we will testify. 



1019. T. 97. 

YE brethren, saved by Jesus' blood, 
Let us prepare to serve our God, 
Remember our Redeemer s toil, 
Supply our lamps of faith with oil ; 
To him devote ourselves each day 
anew 

With soul and body, for they are his 
due. 



2 Then let us rise and serve the 
Lord, 

Go when he calls, proclaim the word 
Of his atonement far and near, 
Count not our lives for him too dear, 
Declare to negroes, savages, and 
slaves, 

That Jesus' blood the vilest sinner 
saves. 



1020. T. 185. 

TO thy brethren ever be propitious, 

In our hearts thy love reveal: 
Grant that we may follow thee, 
Lord Jesus ; 
Fill our souls with ardent zeal. 
To proclaim to many a heathen 
nation 

Thy atoning death for our salva- 
tion ; 

Grant us, Jesus, to increase 
Both in number and in grace. 



D. FOR GIRLS. 

1021. T. 14. 

OUR Lord and Saviour doth attend 

In mercy to our prayer, 
And will us graciously defend, 

From sin and every snare. — 



GIRLS. 



284 



2 For all who wait upon the Lord, 
And seek for peace and rest 

In hira, according to his word, 
Shall be consoled and blest. 

3 The mighty from their seats the 

Lord 

Puts down, the hungry fills. 
And to the weak doth strength 
He quickens and he kills, (afford ; 

4 Thus Mary could with cheerful 
To all around declare, (voice 

In God ray Saviour I rejoice ; 
For he hath heard my prayer. 

5 We're poor and needy: but thro' 
His Spirit teacheth us (grace 

To look with all our sinfulness 
In faith to Jesus' cross. 

6 When simply we obey his voice. 
And to our Lord appeal, 

In God our Saviour we rejoice, 
Since pardoning grace we feel. 

7 Most gracious Saviour, to confide 
In thee. O grant us grace ; 

Preserve us all from self and pride, 
That bane of happiness. 

8 Meekness and true humility 
Unto us all impart ; 

Yea, by thy merits sanctify 
And render pure each heart. 

1022. T. 16. 

BLEST are they whose meditation 

Is directed oft by faith 
To their Saviour's incarnation, 

Human life, and painful death. 

2 Blest are they who as poor sinners 
Gain from Jesus life and grace; 

Tho' they be but young beginners, 
And by nature vile and base. 

3 Blessed they who live to Jesus, 
Who to him their hearts devote. 

Wishing to show forth his praises : 
Truly blessed is their lot. 

1023. * T. 168. 

UNTO thee, most gracious Saviour, 

W^e ourselves anew commend; 
Look on us in grace and favour, 
T o our prayers and wants attend; 



Grant us all a tender feeling 
Of thy love and gracious dealing. 
That our hearts may truly be 
Fiird with fervent love to thee. 

2 This alone can keep us steady 
In the simple path of grace; 

And when any thing seems ready 
To disturb our happiness. 

Lord, in mercy us deliver ; 

Yea, protect and keep us ever 

From the world and sin secure, 

And in soul and body pure, 

1024. T. 185. 

WHEN, bemoaning our undone con- 
dition, 

Weeping for redeeming grace. 
We with heart-felt and sincere con- 
trition 

Pant for peace and happiness, 
Found alone by living faith in Jesus, 
Who was slain, from sorrow to re- 
lease us ; 

We find then most certainly 

Life and true felicity.— 

2 Then, renew'd by grace, the heart 

desireth 
To be Jesus' property ; 
Yea, his dying love our souls in- 

spireth 

Hitn to love most fervently : 
Though we feel, that we are poor 

and needy. 
Yet to yield him joy we're ever 

ready. 

Thinking always how we may 
Love unfeign'd to him display. 

1025. T. 56. 

O BE mindful ili: of us, gracious Lord, 
'Midst our weakness :J;: aid to us 
afford : 

Human frailty well thou know'st : 
We of nothing else can boast 
But the blessings which thy death 
procured. 

2 Lord, assist us :!.• in each trying 
hour, 

In temptation :|;: grant us help and 

power; 
We in thee alone confide : 
In this world be thou our guide. 
Keep us humble .-ij: and in spirit poor. 



285 



UNMARRIED 



286 



3 From each idol O deliver us, 
Make us wiiliug :i|: to take up rur 
Our diseases kindly heal, (cross ; 
To our hearts thy love reveal; 
All besides thee may we count but 
loss. 



1026. T. 168. 

BLESSED arc we, if believing 

In the Lord onr righteousness, 
And in lou linr ss receiving 

From his fulness grace for grace: 
When we find in him sal va ion, 
Happiness, and consolation, 
And obey the Shepherd's voice ; 
Then we truly can rejoice. 

2 Though we feel that soul and body 

Are corrupt and void of good. 
Yet the Lord is ever ready 

To apply liis cleansing blond: 
With our weaknesses he beareth, 
All our 1 ravers he kindly heareth, 
And we daily may increase, 
Both in knowledge and in grace. 



E. FOR UNMARRIED WOMEN. 



1027.^ T. 185. 

WOULD you know the grace and 
peace enjoved 
By a child of God through faith ; 
See a vi gin who alone employed 

Witli her Saviour and his death, 
Vanity and worldly ways desj;iscth, 
While the converse with her Lord 
sho prizeth, 
And thus, on this side the grave. 
Foretaste sweet of heaven may 
have. 

2 Therefore this be our concern for 
ever, 

Since Vv8 're with such knowledge 
blest, 

To have our eternal Bridegroom's 
favour ; 

Thus we find true peace and rest: 
But indeed it is of each expected, 
That the heart be by his grace di- 
rected. 



Nor have- any other aim. 
Than to love the slaughter'd 
Lamb. 

3 Happy they who feel the healing 
power 

Of Christ's blood in every case : 
May we follow him, and seek each 
hour 

To preserve ourselves thro' grace: 
May the virtue of our Saviour's 
passion 

Sanctify our walk and conversation; 
We our.-elves to him commend. 
May his aim with us be gain'd. 

1028. * T. 583. 

THE virgins who enjoy our Saviour's 
grace, 

Are happier far than words can e'er 
express ; 

Jesus, the Bridegroom of our souls, 
supplies 

Our wants, and soul and body sanc- 
tities. 

2 His love produceth love ; con- 

strain'd thereby, 
Our sole intention is to yield him 
joy : 

When in our hearts his love is shed 
abroad, 

We then like Mary favour find with 
God. 

3 Lord, may thy love with gratitude 

insp re 

Our souls, and to thy name be our 
d sire : 

We thee entreat to form us to thy 
praise. 

And all that's carnal wholly to 
erase. 

4 If we thy rich forgiveness daily 

prove, 

This will unite us, Lord, to thee in 
love : 

O make us all devoted unto thee ; 
Let us thy chaste and faithful vir- 
gins be. 

1029. T. 16. 

HAPPY they who oft for Jesus 
Wee[), from need as well as love ; 
They experience him propitious, 
And his favour richly prove. 



286 



WOMEN. 



287 



2 Happy ihey who are excited 
Him to follow every where. 

And are with his ways delighted ; 
He to such is truly dear. 

3 Happy is each virgin's station 
Whom he kindly owns as liis. 

And who counts hi? great salvation 
As her highest good and bliss. 

4 Happy who thus find in Jesus 
All their wishes sati.-fied : 

Ah, to them how dear and precious 
Is that Friend who for us died. 



1030. T. 16. 

BLEST are they who human nature 
Feel as vila, corrupt, and base. 
But that every falkn creature 
May be heai'd' by Jesus' grace. 

2 Mourning souls are truly blessed, 
They that seek will surely find; 
Jesus comforts the dis'ressed, 

To the contrite lie is kind. 

3 Christ, the bread that came from 

heaven, 
Doth tlie hungry soul revive; 
Unto those who thirst is given 
Water from the well of life. 

4 Blest are they who thro' his favour 
Here in heart are purified ; 

They shall there behold their Sa- 
Wi:o by faith in him abide, [viour. 

5 Blest are they who in his merits 
Have a share, though here despised; 
All is theirs; what tlesh inherits 
They renounce, he 's only prized. 

6 Blest are they who, following Jesus, 
Virgins are in deed and truth; 
They have cause to sive him praises ; 
Both the aged and the youth. 



1031. T. 79. 

THE bridegroom of our souls we 
praise ; 

To him our grateful songs w^e raise. 
That, freed from this world's 
thrall, 



His purpose is, that sanctified 
Throughout, we may in him abide, 
With joy to him devote our all. 

2 Would we for those thiiigs only 

care. 

Which are the Lord's, O let us bear 

In mind the pnaiiise given : 
Blest are the pure in heart, for they 
Shall live With me in endless day. 
And shall behold my face in hea- 
ven. 

3 The purity our God requires. 
Prompts us to shun all vain desires, 

And every subtle ^^ i!e, 
By vv-hich the v/orld tiie soul en- 
snares, 

Or which the tempter's art prepares 
The weak and careless to beguile. 

4 May happy Mary's better part, 
Be ihe fix'd choice of every heart, 

At Jesus' feet to dwell, 
To ponder there upon his love, 
And in that meditation prove 

Joy, heavenly, great, unspeakable. 

5 Let us stand ready, let each light. 
Trimm'd carefullv. burn clear and 

bright. 

Each lamp be well supplied ; 
May we by faith so walk below. 
That all the friends of Christ may 
know 

We live to him who for us died. 



1032. T. 66. 

WE, O Jesus, claim thy special 
care, fful snare ; 

Lord, preserve us :": from each hurt- 
May our hearts and senses be 
Fix'd in true simpliciry, 
On the sufferings : : tliou for us didst 
bear. 

2 Us deliver;';; from the world and 

sin, 

Let thy Spirit : ; rule alone within ; 
Every vain desire control, 
And in spiiit. body. Soul, 
Sanctify us : : by thy grace divine. 

3 In temptation ;ij; may we firmly 

stand, - rmand:— 
Ever watchful, ;': as thou didst com- 
Without thee Vv-e nought can do; 
Strengthen and support us too 
, In all trials ;[|': by thy mighty hand. 



287 



MARRIED 



288 



4 Fix thy temple, :\\: Saviour, in each 
breast ; 

Undisturbed ■.j': be our peace and rest ; 

Let us on thy merits feed, 

In the path of grace proceed, 

Be, in union with thee, ever blest. 

1033 * T. 685. 

JOIN to render thanks and praises, 
To your faithful covenant-God, 

For the undeserved mercies 
Freely upon you bestow'd: 
Salem's daughters, :|f: 

In your happy lot rejoice. 

2 He the Mighty, He tlie Holy, 
From their seats puts down the 

proud, 

While he lifts on high the lowly. 
Fills the hungry soul with good; 
He regardeth 
His handmaiden's low estate. 

3 He his mercy doth remember, 
This all ihey who fear him prove : 

Are we not of that blest number 
Who are objects of his love 7 
Hallelujah, 
He for us great things hath done. 

1034. T. 22. 

THOU Bridegroom of the soul, be- 
hold, 

This part of thy beloved fold, 
Thy virgins who, before thee met, 
Here to perceive thy presence wait. 

2 Give us, O Lord, to feel thy peace. 
And let the sanctifying grace 
W^hich flows from thy humanity. 
Make us well-pleasing unto thee. 

3 O may we feel thy healing power. 
And influence every day and hour : 
Thus all thy mercies which we prove. 
Will us excite to praise and love. 



F. FOR MARRIED PEOPLE. 

1035. T. 7i. 

O PRECIOUS thoughts of peace, 
O undeserved grace. 
That our Creator, 



By love constrained, gave 
Himself, that he might save 
His rebel creature. 

2 The church his ransom'd bride, 
By him who for her died, 

Is much esteemed: 
Unfeigned love in her, 
Doth to that Friend appear, 

Who her redeemed. 

3 O might this mystery great 
Be in our marriage-state, 

By our behaviour 
Exemplified; and we 
Be truly one in thee, 

Our Head and Saviour. 



1036. T. 22. 

LORD, who ordain'dst the marriage- 
state. 

When thou didst man at first create, 
Thou, who thy body's Saviour art, f 
To all of us thy grace impart. 

2 The husbands sanctify and bless. 
Thy mind upon their hearts impress, 
Teach them thy Spirit to obey 

In all they do, we humbly pray. 

3 Unto the wives that grace dis- 

pense. 

To cleave to thee with confidence; 
Grant they may love thee fervently. 
And walk in true humility. 

4 Wisdom and faithfulness afibrd, 
To train our children, gracious Lord, 
That in thy knowledge they may^ 

grow, 

Tliemselves and thee, their Saviour/ 
know. 

5 Lord Jesus, may each married pairf 
In all their walk thy praise declare ; 
O may their rule in all things be, I 
The union of thy church with thee. 

1037. T. 159. ■ 

r 

THE love which Jesus Christ dis- 
plays 

Towards the church, his bride, 
None can describe, it far outweighs 
All other love beside : 



288 



PEOPLE. 



289 



Believing husbands are to prove, 
By holy and unfeigned love 
Towards their wives, that they in- 
deed 

Resemble Christ our Head. 

2 The Church submits to Christ, her 

Lord; 

Thy will be done, we pray: 
This teaches wives, w ho love God"s 

With meekness to obey : [word, 
Adorned with humility. 
They aid their husbands willingly; 
Are clothed wi .h the beauteous dress 
Of Jesus' righteousness. 

3 To thee our vows with sweet ac- 

cord, 

Head of thy church, we pay ; 
We and our house will serve thee. 

Thy word we will obey ; [Lord. 
Grant us and all our children grace, 
In word and deed thy name to praise, 
Yea, in each family'tby will 
And purpose to fulfil. 



1038. T. 590. 

WE humbly thee adore, O Lord, 

For thy unbounded grace ; 
Astonish'd, in thy sacred word 

Thy love divine we trace : 
Thou hast the church in love re- 
deem'd. 

Thou gavest thyself for us ; 
We know by thee we are esteem'd, 

When we behold thy cross. 

2 The Holy Spirit hath reveaPd 
To us this myster\- great, 

That Christ hath chosen, hallow'd, 
seal'd, 

Himself the marriage-state. 
Him and his church to represent, 

By love and unity : 
Lord, may we ever be intent 

On wholly following thee, 

3 Grant unto every married pair, . 
By chaste, unfeigned love. 

By meekness, paiience. faith, and 
And all we do, to prove [prayer, 

That we. united unto thee, 
Are truly one in heart ; 

Thus we shall live eternally 
With thee, and never part. 



1039. T. 205. 

JESUS, lead each married pair 

In the paths of righteousness; 
For thy service us prepare, 

May we walk in tiutli and grace : 
By the virtue of thy blood 
Consecrate us priests to God, 
That our marriage -cover; ant 
Thee and thy churcli represent. 

I 2 Be the carnal mind subdued, 
All into subjection brought: 
Purified, in heart renew'd, 

By thy Holy Spirit taught. 
May we more and more improve 
In the lessons of thy love, 
I And unto our family 
I Edifying patterns be. 

1040. T. 341. 

FOUNTAIN of life and light, 
Sole well-spring of delight" 
Jesus, let thy blessings flow 
L'pon every married pair ; 
; May we in thy knowledge grow, 
1 Fruit unto thy honour bear. 

2 O may our mam age-state, 
In duties small and great. 

In relations far and near, 

In its trials numberless, 
In all cases whatsoe'- r. 

Serve Christ's holy name to bless. 

3 May we, by Jesus" love 
Constraint, clearly prove. 

That we are his flock inde-d, 

Living branches in the Vine, 
Heavenly plants, a holy seed. 
I Lights', who in Christ's image 
shine. 



1041. T. 16. 

HEAD of thy blest congregation. 
Look on every married pair, 

Be our strength and our salvation, 
Keep us from all needless care. 

2 For our sake, most gracious Sa- 
viour, 

Thou thy life and blood hast spent ; 
May we now in our beLaviour, 
Thee and thy church represent. 



289 



PARENTS. 



290 



3 No spnil'd creature had been able 
E'< no guide liis steps aright 

In this state so venerable, 
Or to act as in thy sight; 

4 Hadst thou not life and salvation 
By thy siifTerings for us gain'd, 

And thereby sanctifiraiion 
For the mariiage-state obtained, 

5 Bless, O Lord, thy married people, 
In thy blood, O wash us clean ; 

Help us, f)r we're weak and feeble, 
And preserve us from all sin. 



1042* T. 9. 

LOOK on every married pair, 
Jesus with compassion; 

Grant that each m iy richly share 
In thy great salvation. 

2 Be thou with us, then indeed 
We shall lack no blessing. 

But with thee, O Christ, proceed 
To meet joys unceasing. 

3 O may we in all we do 
Follow thy direction ; 

We commend ourselves anew 
To thy kind protection. 

4 Let our children, gracious Lord, 
Share w th us thy favour; 

Grant thev may be a reward 
Of thy death for ever. 



1043. T. 22. 

O LORD, who number'st all our 
days. 

Who guardpst us in all our ways. 
In whom we live, and move, and are, 
Who know'st our wants, and hear- 
est prayer; — 

2 To this thy handmaid grant thy 

peace. 

Who comes to offer thanks and 
praise 

To thee her faithful covenant-God, 
For the support thou hast bestow'd. 

3 Thy powerful aid, thou, gracious 

Lfird, 

In travail didst to her afford ; 

Her sorrows now are turn'd to praise. 

Her sighs and tears to grateful lays. 



4 O Shepherd of thy chosen sheep. 
Both child and mother bless and 

keep ; 

May they enjoy in their degree 
The fruits of thy humanity. 

5 Endow the parents with thy love. 
And give them wisdom from above 
To educate ihis child for ihee, 

As thy redeemed property. 

6 Grant us and all thy children grace, 
So here on earth to run our race. 
That we in heaven may meet and 

sing 

Eternafpraise to thee our King. 



1044. T. 581. 

PARENTS, weigh before the Lord 
The importance of your state; 

Learn from his mo t holy word 
Your whole walk to regulate, 

That each to his family 

May a blessed pattern be, 

2 All yo"r children are his ow^n. 

He hath bought them with his 
blood. 

Unto him their souls are known. 

Full of sin and void of good : 
Yet he saith most graciously, 
Suffer them to come to me. 

3 'Tis by you they should he led 
In the narrow way to bliss; 

Grace is not inherited. 

As a worldly fortune is ; 
'Tis free mercy, we must own, 
And the gift of God alone. 

4 In this vain and wretched world 
Childien are exposed and tried; 

Many are to ruin hurl'd. 

Few in Jesus Christ abide; 
And no human prudence can 
Save the soul of lallen man. 

5 Here 's a task, may parents think, 
Far beyond the reach of art ; 

But let not your courage sink, 

Grace and wisdom he 11 impart, 
Your sincere endeavours bless. 
Hear your prayers, and grant sue- 
cets. 

6 Hear, O Lord, a parent's prayer, 
Let my tears prevail 'fore thee: 

How should I in heaven appear. 
If my child were not with me ? 



290 



WIDOWERS. 



291 



Therefore thou my steps direct, 
Lest my duty I neglect. 

7 In thy grace my children keep, 
That when once, on that great 
day, 

Thou shalt come to seek thy sheep, 

I may gladly to thee say, 
Here am 1, through mercy free, 
And each chi.d thou gavest me. 



1045. T. 166. 

OUR children, gracious Lord and 
God, 

With fervour we to thpe commend: 
Thou hast redeem'd them by thy 
blood : 

Thy blessing on them all descend : 
Kind Shi'pherd, take each little lamb 
Into thy faithful arms of love ; 
Cause them to know thy saving 
name. 

And thy redeeming grace to prove. 

2 On us, th ir parents, prace bestow, 
That we, with care and faithfulness. 
May lead them, thee our Lord to 
know. 

To obey thy word, and seek thy face : 

Teach us the duties of our slate, 

To love each other heartily, 

Our children so to educate. 

That they may love and follow thee. 



1046. T. 83. 

IN this world, so full of snares. 
Take our children in thy keeping ; 
Hear the parents' sighs and prayers, 
When for them before thee v/eeping ; 
Mercy for our children we. 
Gracious Lord, implore of thee. 



1047. T. 586. 

O MAKE each family a temple, 
A consecra ed house to thee; 
May we by word and by example. 
To all around us patterns be: 
To e\^ ry husband grant thai blessing 
To lift up holy hands unceasing; 
And to the wives give grace, 
Array'd in lowliness. 
Thy name to praise. 



G. FOR WIDOWERS. 

1048. T. 22. 

IN God, the mighty Lord of hosts, 
A loiii ly widower gladly boasts ; 
No iria s need oppress the mind. 
For we in Christ may comfort find. 

2 Whene'er by faith our Lord we see 
Clothed with frail humanity, 
Bearing (lur griefs and sicknesses. 
This doth alleviate all distress. 

3 He is our Saviour and High-priest, 
Who, when we suffer in the b ast. 
Sustains us by his power and grace, 
And in each hard and trying case. 

4 Yea, he supports us every day, 
He is our comfort help, and stay; 
We'll trust his bound. ess love and 

power, 

Until our happy dying hour. 

1049. * T. 22. 

JESUS, accept ths thanks and praise 
We widowers offer, for the grace 
Which thou so richly ha.-t display'd 
Ui.to us, as the church's Head. 

2 Grant that we all, wiih heart and 

voice. 

In thee our Saviour may rejoice; 
Let us in < ur retired ?tate 
The joys of heaven anticii;ate. 

3 Fill us with peace and joy and love, 
And our support in trials prove; 
When weaknesses of age appear. 
Keep thou our mind and senses clear. 

4 This be our aim on earth, thy will 
To seek in all things to fulfil ; 

And when thou calPst prepar'd to be 
To leave this world and go to thee. 

.5 Then at the end of all dis'ress. 
We ^haIl depart to thee in peace: 
Meanwhile thy coming we await, 
Like Simeon, ready thee to meet. 

1050. T. 14. 

JFSUS, our helper in all need, 

And comfort in distress, 
I Th.)U art the widower s only stay, 
I And hope in loneliness. 



292 



WIDOWS. 



2 A foretaste of eternal joys, 

O Lord, to us dispense, 
And 'midst our weakness bear us up 

Till we are called hence. 

1051. T. 167. 

THEY who for true consolation, 

Here like Simeon humbly wait. 
Shall behold the Lord's salvation ; 

Then their joy will be complete ; 
May we follow his example, 

Trusting in God's promises, 
Wait for Jesus, in his temple 

Daily offer prayer and praise. 

1052. T. 11. 

ON our God we will rely, 
Boldly unto him draw nigh, 
And the Lord our righteousness 
Both with hearts and voices bless. 

2 We can from experience trace, 
That in every trying case 
Jesus truly can impart 

Joy and comfort to the heart. 

3 May we fix the eye of faith 
On our Lord's atoning death, 
Till we shall in heavenly bliss, 
See our Saviour as he is. 



H. FOR WIDOWS. 

1053. T. 22. 

'TIS true the lonely widow's state, 
With various trials is replete; 
But Christ, the widow's faithful 
friend, 

Will guide us safely to the end. 

2 He saith to us repeatedly, 
Cast all your burdens upon me, 
For I in all things kindly care 

For you, and in your troubles share. 

3 Therefore whate'er our trials be, 
Or weaknesses, or poverty, 
Sickness of body, soul's distress, 
Or sorrows which we can't express: 

4 Our comfort is, that he doth feel 
Whene'er his needy children ail ; 
He sympathiseth with the weak, 
Relieves the poor, and heals the sick. 



5 He graciously regards our prayers, 
And counteth all our sighs and tears ; 
Afflictions, whether small or great, a 
His comforts can alleviate. I 

6 May we like Anna persevere 

By day and night in constant prayer. 
And thus for his appearing wait. 
In joyful hope the Lord to meet. 

1054.* T. 22. 

GOD will the widows ne'er forsake, | 
To whom we may our refuge take, I 
And on his care and faithfulness ! 
Our whole dependence firmly place. : 

2 A widow, who her son beloved j 
With tears bemoan'd, his pityi 

moved ; \) 
His mother he did recommend, fj 
When on the cross, to John hisi^ 

friend. 

3 Widows are objects of his care 
Since scripture plainly doth declare j 
That to the church this charge he 

gave, { 
Widows to honour and relieve. ■ 

4 To Clirist O may we closely cleave; 
And in communion with him live ; i 
To love the Lord be our first care, i 
The next, to serve his people here; I] 

5 Till we who here must often weep 
In heaven eternal joj^s shall reap ; 
Till he shall say to us, Ye blest, 
Enter into my joy and rest. 



1055. T. 185. 

WE with joy confess, beloved Sa- 
viour, 

Thee, the widow's special friend, 
We are objects of thy love and 
favour. 

Thou on us thy life didst spend ; 
Thou with more than husband's love 

dost lead us, 
Thy all-bounteous hand doth daily 

feed us, 

All our wants thou dost supply; 
Thus our cruse is never dry, 

2 Thou hast promised for our conso- 
lation, 1 
That we shall not come behind ] 



WIDOWS. 



293 



In the gifts, which to thy congrega- 
tion 

Thou dispensest, of each kind: 
May we, lo thy service dedicated, 
And for thee, our Bridegroom deco- 
rated, 

For thy blest appearing wait : 
Then our bliss will be complete. 

1056. T. 74. 

CHRIST is the widows' Friend, 
Our cause he doth defend ; 
All our complaints he hears, 
And listens to our prayers : 
His care and faithfulness 
We prove in every case. 

15 The feeble he makes strong, 
With us he beareih long, 
On him the weak can lean, 
The youthful he keeps clean ; 
Each may in him contide, 
Whate'er may her betide. 

1057. T. 121. 

BEFORE thee we appear, 
Lord Jesus, hear our prayer; 

Fill our heart- with gladness, 
O wipe away each tear. 

Dispelling all our sadness; 
Make thy face to shine 
On us, we are thine. :|[: 

105S. T. 74. 

O LORD, the widows' Friend, 
To us thy Spirit send ; 
Be in our husbands' place, 
Revive us with thy grace. 
Give us whate'er we need 
Widows to be indeed. 



1059. T. 184. 

THOU art our comfort, blessed Jesus, 
To thee by faith O may we cleave; 
For all thy mercies give thee praises, 
In happy union with thee live: 
Whene'er we call, thou Lord, wilt 
hear us, 

And blessings on us all bestow; 
Yea, for that awful time prepare us, 
When we in peace to thee shall go. 

2 The needy share thy consolation ; 
The poor are objects of thy love ; 
Thou on the weakly hast compas- 
sion. 

Thy sure support the aged prove : 
Thou helpest us in our distresses, 
Supplying kindly all our wants; 
We '11 cast each burden that op- 
presses 

On thee, who hearest our com- 
plaints. 

1060. T. 168. 

'MIDST the trials we experience, 
Let us not give way to fears; 

But possess our souls in patience, 
While here m this vale of tears ; 

Wean'd thereby from things terres- 
trial, 

Let us look for joys celestial. 
Waiting for that time, when we 
From all sorrow shall be free. 
2 Meanwhile God the Holy Spirit 

Is our pledge of joys to come, 
Of the bliss we shall inherit 

When above with Christ at home : 
Oh, this blessed meditation 
Yields us solid consolation, 
That we shall, when time is o'er, 
With the Lord be evermore. 



XXXVm. HYMNS FOR VARIOUS OCCASIONS. 



A. FOR THE NEW YEAR. 

1061.^ T. 10. 

YEAR after year commenceth. 
And, as our life advanceth, 
We, strength from Christ deriving, 
Each year by faith are thriving. 



2 As in tempestuous weather, 
A kind and tender mother 

Her babe from harm protecteth. 
And safely hom^ conducteth:— 

3 So shelters Christ our Saviour, 
His children by his favour, 

And proves in each temptation 
Their refuge and salvation. 



294 NEW 

4 Lord, grant thy benediction 
To every thought and action ; 
On youth and aie declining, 
Thou Sun of grace, be shining. 

5 O keep our souls and senses 
Under the influences 

Of thy most Holy Spirit, 
Until we heaven inherit. 

6 O God of our salvation, 
Withhold no ki.id donation 
From us, but let us savour 
In this new year thy favour. 

1062. T. 585. 

WHILE successive years are wast- 
ing, 

Still our God abides the same ; 
All his words are everla>ting. 
All his works his love proclaim; 

Men and angels, 
Sing thrice holy to his name. 

2 Out of love he man created, 
And ordain'd bin) God's delight, 
Nor Whs ibis his love abated, 
When man lost God's image bright, 

Then compassion :||: 
Brought redemption's plan to light. 

3 Here is love divine portrayed. 
So that man the lines may trace : 
See, O man, God's love displayed 
In thy Saviour's marred face; 

Wo'ildst thou praise him, 
Be thy theme redeeming grace. 

4 Bear in mind, how Jesus sutFer'd, 
He, the righteous, for the unjust, 
How his sinless soul he oifer'd 
L^nto God for sinful dust ; 

Love thus triumph'd, :|(; 
Mighty now to save the lost. 

5 Lo,the incarnate God ascended, 
Pleads the merits of his blood; 
Now all enmity is ended, 

Man is reconciled to God; 

All thn ruin 
Of his fall is now made good. 

6 We shall see our Lord returning. 
Then the saved their heads shall 

raise ; 

He will change their grief and mourn- 
ing 

Into notes of endless praise: 

As Jehovah :|f: 
Every tongue will him confess. 



YEAR. 

7 Sing with glad anticipation, 
Mortals and immortals, sing, 
Jesus comes with full salvation, 
Jesus doth his glory bring ; 

Hallelujah, ;|(: 
Lord of lords, of kings the King. 

1063. T. 14. 

AGAIN ano'her fleeting year 
Of my short life is past; 

1 cannot long continue here, 
And this may he my last. 

2 Much of my dubious life is gone, 
Nor will return again ; 

And swift my passing moments run, 
The few that yet rem'iin. 

3 Now a new scene of time Legins; 
Pursue the way to heaven ; 

Seek pardon of ihy former sins. 
By Christ it will be given. 

4 Devoutly yield thyself to God, 
And on his grace depend ; 

Unwearied walk the heavenly road, 
Nor doubt a happy end. 

1064. * T. 167. 

FATTHFUL souls their Saviour's 
blessing 

Crave on each succeeding day, 
Asking, Are we onward pressing? 

What may Jesus have to say 7 
Are the ways of sin unpleasant? 

Do we hold our Saviour fast ? 
Are we more like him at pr sent, 

Than we were in seasons past ? 

2 Great defec's are still revealed ; ^ 
Short we fall of his blest aim ; ' 

Then the conscious soul is filled 
With a deep bur wholesome shame; 

Earnest to improve the morrow, 
We our ye^terday review, fi' 

While the tear of godly sorrow, 
Saddens, but enlivens too. 

3 Jesus, for thy faithful leading 
Hi times past, we humbly raise 

Our lhank.'giving, thus proceeding 
Onward in the path of grace: 

While another year we enter, 
We renew our vows of love, 

All for thee resolved to venture ; 
Our benign conductor prove. 



NEW YEAR. 



295 



1065. 



T. 166. 



LORD Jesus, 'midst tliy flock appear, 
'i'liy ransorrrd congregation bless; 
We're met to close another year, 
Accept the thanks our h(jarts ex- 
press : 

We are not able to record 
The boundless favours we have 
proved ; 

They show that we, most gracious 
Lord, 

'Midst our defects by thee are loved. 



1067. 



T. 1S4. 



1066. 



T. 97. 



WHO can rehearse, most gracious 
Lord, 

The mercy which thou dost aflford 
Unto thy people every year 1 
We, ihy poor congregation, here 
Desire to thank and praise thee ever- 
more. 

And humbly in the dust thy name 
adore. 



2 For we, unworthy as we are, 
Enjoy'd thy faithful shepherd-care : 
Thou always comfort didst impart 
To every needy, contrite heart; 
Thou didst to us thy dying love dis- 
play, 

And wast our help and refuge every 
day. 



3 The hearing of thy precious word, 
Thy gracious presence, holy Lord, 
Have cheer'd our hearts abundantly, 
When met in fellowship 'fore thee : 
But oh, what blessings were on us 

bestow'd, 
When we enjoy'd thy body and thy 

blood. 



4 Lord Jesus, we would fain express 
To thee our cordial thmkfulness, 
For all thy boundless love and grace : 
But how imperfect are our lays, 
O take our hearts, to thee ourselves 
we give, 

In future more unto thy praise to 
live. 
20 



ACCEPT, O God of our salvation, 
The sacrifice of praise and prayer; 
L'pon thy gracious invitation 
L'iito thy altars we repair; 
Thou bidst us come ; all things are 
ready, 

The treasure of thy boundless grace 
Is open to the poor and needy, 
They ne'er go empty from thy face. 

2 Thee we approach, most gracious 
Saviour, 

We pray thee, mark our sighs and 
tears ; 

Accept our thanks for all thy favour 
Bestow'd on us these many years : 
We conscious are of our transgres- 
sion, 

Ah, cleanse us with thy precious 
blood. 

Seal with thy pardon our confession ; 
Thine are we, and thou art our God. 



3 Thou God of mercy, thy salvation 
Remain'd throughout this year our 

stay; 

Thy care of us, thy congregation, 
Was manifested every day : 
Yea, even trials and affliction 
Proved thee our gracious God and 
Lord : 

In all we felt thy benediction : 
Thee we now p; aise with one accord. 

4 O gracious Lord, thy name be 

blessed 

By us, for all thy proofs of grace; 
For all the gifts by us possessed ; 
Thou crownest all our years and days: 
Though we with deep humiliation 
Own, that we basely thee requite ; 
Yet will we joy in thy salvation, 
Thou nrt our Lord, and help, and 
light. 



1068, 



T. 595. 



LET hearts and tongues unite. 
And loud thanksgivings raise ; 

'Tis duty mingled with delight, 
The Saviours name to praise. 



296 



MORNING AND 



297 



2 To him we owe our breath. 
He took us from the woiiib, 

Which else had shut us up in death, 
And proved an early tomb. 

3 When on the breast we hung, 
Our help was in the Lord ; 

*Tvvas he first taught our infant 
tongue 
To form the lisping word. 

4 When in our blood we lay, 
He would not let us die ; 

Because his love had fix'd a day 
To bring salvation nigh. 

5 In childhood and in youth 
His eye was on us still ; 

Tho' strangers to his love and truth. 
And prone to cross his will. 

6 E'er since his name we knew, 
How gracious hath he been ! 

What dangers hath he led us thro'. 
What mercies have we seen ! 

7 Now through another year 
Supported by his care, 

We raise our Ebenezer here, 
The Lord hath help'd thus far. 

8 Our lot in future years 
We cannot, Lord, foresee. 

But kindly, to prevent our fears, 
Thou say'st, Leave all to me. 

9 Yea, Lord, we wish to cast 
Our cares upon thy breast; 

Help us to praise thee for the past. 
And trust thee for the rest. 



JB. MORNING AND EVENING 
HYMNS. 

1069. T. 22. 

AWAKE, my soul, and with the sun 
Thy daily stage of duty run ; 
Shake off dull sloth, and early rise 
To pay thy morning-sacrifice. 
2 Thy former misspent time redeem. 
Each present day thy last esteem : 
Thy talents to improve take care, 
For the great day thyself prepare. 

Thy conversation be sincere. 
Thy conscience as the noon day 
clear ; 

For God's all-seeing eye surveys 
Thy secret thoughts, thy works and 
ways. 



4 Glory to God, who safe hath kept, 
And hath refresh'd me while I slept : 
Grant, Lord, when Ifrom death shall 

wake, 

I may of heavenly bliss partake. 

5 Direct, control, suggest this day, 
All I design, or do, or say; 

That all my powers with all their 
might 

In thy sole glory may unite. 

6 Praise God, from whom all bless- 

ings flow ; 
Praise him, all creatures here below; 
Praise him above, ye heavenly host ; 
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 



1070.* T. 10. 

MY soul, awake, and render 
To God, thy great defender, 
Thy prayer and adora'iou 
For his kind preservation. 

2 With joy I still discover 
Thy light, O Lord my Saviour ; 
My thanks shall be the spices 
Of morning-sacrifices. 

3 Bless me this day, Lord Jesus, 
And be to me propitious; 
Grant me thy kind protection 
From every sin's infection. 

4 Bless every thought and action : 
Afford me thy direction : 

To thee alone be tending 
Beginning, middle, ending. 

.5 Be thou my only treasure, 
Fulfil in me thy pleasure ; 
May I in every station 
Give thee due adoration. 



1071. T. 26. 

THAT favour grant to us, O Lord, 
That we maintain our part in thee.'^^ 
Unto thy voice attentive be, 
And seek instruction in thy word. 

2 Tho' often of encumbering care, 
With busy Martha, we complain ; 
Yet, gracious Lord, we wish to gain 
In Mary's happy lot a share. 



297 



EVENING. 



298 



1072 * T. 79. 

MAY Jesus' grace and blessing, 
Attend me without ceasing ; 

Thus I stretch out my hand, 
And do that work with pleasure, 
Which, in my call and measure, 

My God for me to do ordain 'd. 

1073. * T. 22. 

BE with me, Lord, where'er 1 go. 
Teach me what thou wouldst have 
me do ; 

Suggest whate'er I think this day, 
Direct me in the narrow way. 

2 Prevent me lest I harbour pride, 
Lest I in my own strength confide ; 
Show me my weakness, let me see 

1 have my power, my all from thee. 

3 Enrich me always with thy love, 
My kind protector ever prove ; 
Lord, put thy seal upon my breast, 
And let ihy Spirit on me rest. 

4 xAssist and teach me how to pray, 
Incline my nature to obey; 

What thou abhorrest, let me flee. 
And only love what pleaseth thee. 

1074. T. 595. 

TEACH me, my God and King, 
In all things thee to view; 

And what I do in any thing. 
For thee alone to do:— 

2 To scorn the senses' sway, 
While still to thee I tend; 

In all I do be thou the way. 
In all be thou the end. 

3 All may of thee partake; 
Nothing so small can be. 

But draws, when acted for thy sake. 
Greatness and worth from thee. 

4 If done to obey thy laws, 
Ev'n servile labours shine ; 

Hallow'd is toil ; if this the cause. 
The meanest work divine. 

1075. * T. 89. 

God, omnipotent Creator, 
Who madest all things by thy 
might, 



Rulest every thing in nature, 

And commandest day and night, 
Who the universe so wide 
By thy power alone dost guide :— 

2 Let my life and conversation 
Be directed by thy word ; 

Lord, thy constant preservation 

To thy erring child afford: 
No where but alone in thee 
From all harm can I be free. 

3 Lord, my body, soul, and spirit, 
Keep in thine almighty hand; 

Strengthen'd by thy powerful merit, 

Let me follow thy command : 
Thou, my glory and renown, 
I would fain be all thine own. 



1076. T. 79. 

O GOD, my gracious God, to thee 
My morning-prayer shall offer'd be. 

For thee my soul doth pant ; 
To me the enjoyment of thy love. 
Than life itself doth dearer prove : 

Renewed strength from thee I 
want. 

2 Thou, Lord, art present to my 
mind, 

When I lie down sweet sleep to find, 

And when I wake at night: 
Since thou to me dost succour bring, 
Beneath the shadow of thy wing 
I rest with safety and delight. 



1077. T. 24. 

MY God, the spring of all my jovs, 

The life of my delights; 
The glory of my brightest days. 

And comfort of my nights ;— 

2 In darkest shades, if thou appear, 
My dawning is begun: 

Thoii art my soul's bright morning 
star, 

And thou my rising sun. 

3 The opening -heavens around me 

shine 

With beams of sacred bliss. 
When Jesus shows his mercies mine 
And whispers I am his. 



298 



MORNING AND 



299 



1078 * T. 22. 

LORD Jesus, may I constantly, 
Both day and night be near to thee, 
Both when I close at night mine eyes 
And in the morn from sleep arise. 



2 Lord Jesus Christ, my life and 
light, 

1 wish to love thee day and night ; 
Preserve my steps and guide my 
ways, 

And let me live unto thy praise. 



1079 * T. 14. 

LORD, in the morning when 1 rise, 
Accept my humble praise ; 

And when at night I close mine eyes. 
Grant me thy pardoning grace. 



2 Lord Jesus Christ, who is like thee ? 

Thou art both day and night 
The source of my felicity, 

And only true delight. 



3 Thanks, dearest Jesus, for thy love, 

And great fidelity; 
O may I truly thankful prove 

To all eternity. 



1080. T. 106. 

O JESUS, may our whole behaviour 
Rejoice thy heart and please thine 
eyes ; 

In thy communion, gracious Saviour, 
May we retire to rest and rise : 
Be present with us constantly. 
Then shall we sleep and wake to 
thee. 



1081.* T. 79. 

TN lying down to take my rest, 
In rising and in being dress'd, 

In all I think or do ; 
In eating, drinking, on the way. 
In sickness, and in health I pray. 

Thy blessing, Lord, on me bestow. 



1082.* T. 36. 

LORD Jesus, through all temporal 
variation. 

Thy loving kindness be my consola- 
tion. 

By night and day, whene'er I rest am 
taking, 

Or when I 'm waking. 



1083.* T. 22. 

ANOTHER day is at an end, 
And night doth now its shade ex- 
tend; 

To thee, O Lord, our hearts we raise, 
And thee for every mercy praise. 

2 Yet we are of defects aware ; 
Forgive them, Lord; thy children ^ 

spare : !• 
O Christ, our souls from guilt acquit, 
Take us into thy care this night. 

3 Now I Ul lie down and safely sleep, 
Lord Jesus, in thy fellowship; 
Thus, under thy protection blest, 
Will soul and body sweetly re&t. 



1084. T. 14. 

THE hour of sleep Is now at hand. 

My spirit calls for rest ; 
O that my pillow may be found 

The dear Redeemer's breast. 

2 This night my longini^ soul with 

Christ 

Would take up her abode, 
t gladly would myself divest 
Of every thing but God. 

3 The nightly watches would I spend 
In fellowship above : 

Would hold communion with my^ 
And feast upon his love. [Lord, 

4 Dead to the world when I'm; 
I 'd be alive to God ; [asleep, 

My soul would rest at peace with 
him 

Who bought me with his blood. 

5 O may I then of Christ this night 
Be happily possess'd. 

With holy angels round my bed, 
And Jesus for my guest. 



299 



EVENING. 



300 



1085. 



T. 22. 



THE hours' decline and setting sun 
Show that my course this day is run ; 
The evening-shade and silent night 
My weary iimbs to rest invite. 

2 I now my soul and frail abode 
Humbly commit to Israel's God, 

To him who slumbers not nor sleeps, 
And who his own in safety keeps. 

3 Where'er J thee this day did 

grieve, 

0 Lord, me graciously forgive ; 
And with a mind from trouble freed, 
Let me sleep in thy peace indeed. 



10S6. 



T. 22. 



ALL praise to thee, my God, this 
nighr, 

For all the blessings of the light; 
Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, 
Under thine own almighty wings. 

2 Lord, for the sake of thy dear Son, 
Forgive the ill that I have done, 
That with the world, myself, and 

thee, 

I, ere 1 sleep, at peace may be. 

3 Teach me to live, that I may dread 
The grave as little as my bed ; 
Teach me to die, that so I may 
Triumphant rise at the last day. 

4 O may my soul on thee repose, 
And may sweet sleep my eyelids 

close ; 

Sleep, that may me more vig'rous 

make 

To serve my God when I awake. 

5 When in the night I sleepless lie. 
My soul with heavenly thoughts 

supply ; 

Let no ill dreams disturb my rest. 
No powers of darkness me molest. 



10S7. 



T. 14. 



IX mercy, Lord, remember me, 
Be with me through this night. 

And grant to me most graciously 
The safeguard of thy might. 



2 With cheerful heart I close my 

eyes ; 

Thou wilt not from me move : 
Lord, in the morning let me rise, 
Rejoicing in thy love. 

3 Oh, if this night should prove my 

last. 

And end my transient days; 
Lord, take me to thy promised rest. 
Where I may sing thy praise. 

loss.* T. 165. 

AUTHOR of the whole creation, 

Light of light, eternal Word, 
Soul and body's preservation 
I commit to thee, O Lord: 
My Redeemer, dwell in me, 
Let me s'eep and wake with tliee, 
And perceive thy benediction 
Both in joy and in affliction. 

2 Ere I close my eyes in slumber, 
While to rest I lay me down. 

Let my grateful heari remember 

All the mercies thou hast shown: 
Fill me with thy sacred love. 
That I dieam ojf things above; 
And bestow on me tlie favour 
Of thy presence, gracious Saviour. 

3 Pardon, Jesus, each transgression, 
Whether open or unknown. 

Thus removing that oppression 

Under which I else should groan : 
T confess the guilt of sin, 
But thy blood can make me clean : 
Hear, O Lord, my supplication, 
Gramme joy and consolation. 



10S9.* T. 164. 

! IX peace will I lie down to sleep; 
I O faithful Lord and Saviour, 
j Me under thy protection keep; 
Let me enjoy thy favour : 

Ev'n death I need not fear, 
I If thou to me art near : 
' For who with Jesus shuts his eyes, 

He also doth with Jesus rise. 

2 As oft this -night as my pulse 
beats, 

Mv spirit would embrace thee ; 
Oft as my heart its throbs repeats, 
May I "adore and praise thee ; 



300 



CRADLE 



HYMNS. 



301 



Thus lean go to rest 
In thy communion blest, 
United unto thee by faith; 
Thou art my joy in life and death. 

1090. T. 157. 

ERE I sleep, for every favour 
Which my God— hath bestovv'd, 

I will bless my Saviour: 
O my Lord, what shall I render 
Unto thee?— Thou shalt be 

This night my defender. 

2 Thou my rock, my strength, and 
tower, 

While I sleep,— deign to keep 
Watch from hour to hour: 

Visit me with thy salvation; 

Be thou near,— that thy care 
Guard my habitation. 

1091. T. 14. 

REFRESH me, Lord, with grace 
Unto thy cross I flee, [divine. 

And to thy care my soul resign, 
To be renew'd by thee. 

2 Besprinkled with thy gracious 
May I lie down to rest, [blood. 

As in the embraces of my God, 
Or on my Saviour's breast. 

1092. T. 14. 

CHRIST'S precious blood, which 

from each vein 
Our sin and curse forth press'd, 
When, overwhelm'd with grief and 

pain. 

His soul was sore amaz'd;— 

2 May that refresh us while we sleep, 

And sanctify our rest, 
And while we dream our spirits keep 

With him in union blest. 

1093. T. 79. 

NO farther go to-nisht, but stay. 
Dear Saviour, till the break of day; 

Turn in, my Lord, with me ; 
And in the morning when I wake, 
Me under thy protection take: 

Thus day and night I spend with 
thee. 



1094. * T. 79. 

TO rest I now again retire. 

Thou know'st thy presence I desire, 

Of thee I wish to dream ; 
Still near to thee by faith to keep. 
And taste thy goodness while 1 sleep, 

Who didst ray soul with blood re- 
deem. 

1095. * T. 68. 

JESUS, hear our prayer, 

For thy children care ; 
While we sleep, protect and bless us, 
With thy pardon now refresh us; 

Leave thy peace divine 

With us, we are thine. 



CRADLE HYMNS. 



1096. T. 16. 

HUSH, dear child, lie still, and 

slumber. 
Holy angels guard thy bed, 
Heavenly blessings without number 
Gently falling on thy head. 

2 Sleep, my babe; thy food and rai- 

ment. 

House and home, thy friends provide 
All without thy care and payment ; 
All thy wants are well supplied. 

3 How much better thou 'rt attended 
Than the Son of God could be, 
When from heaven he descended, 
And became a child like thee. 

4 Soft and easy is thy cradle, 
Coarse and hard thy Saviour lay, 
When his birth-place was a stable. 
And his softest bed was hay. 

5 Was there nothing but a manger 
Wretched sinners could afford, 

To receive the heavenly stranger, 
Did they thus affront their Lord? 

6 See the joyful shepherds round 

him. 

Telling wonders from the sky ; 
Where they sought him, there tliey 

found him. 
With his virgin-mother by. 



301 



CRADLE 



HYMNS. 



302 



7 'Twas to save thee, child, from 

dying, 

That thy blest Redeemer came ; 
He by groans and bitter crying 
Saved thee from burning flame. 

8 Mayst thou live to know and fear 

him. 

Trust and love him all thy days ; 
Then go dwell for ever near him, 
See his face, and sing his praise. 



1097 * T. 22. 

SLEEP well, dear child, sleep safe 

and sound. 
The holy angels thee surround, 
Who always see thy Father's face, 
And never slumber nights nor days. 

2 God fill thee with his heavenly 

light. 

To steer thy Christian course aright; 
Make thee a tree of blessed root. 
That ever bends with godly fruit. 

3 Those children are to God most 

dear, [fear; 
Who him with reverence love and 
And infants are by Jesus Christ 
Most kindly blest, and highly prized. 

4 Are not the joys of God above 
Given to the children of his love? 
He who desires to see his face, 
Must here become a child of grace. 

5 Be thou, dear child, in thy degree 
Like Jesus in his infancy : 

He soon did every grace display, 
Tho' he was God, he learnt to obey. 

6 He hath, by all he did and said, 
For thee rich blessings merited; 
'Twas thine entailed misery 
Made him become a child like thee. 

7 If thou partakest of his grace. 
Thou wilt enjoy that happiness. 
Which our incarnate God regain'd 
For all whom Adam's sin had stain 'd. 

8 Soon in this world will finish'd be 
The task God may design for thee ; 
Mayst thou, when this short life is 
With Jesus Jive for eveiraore. [o'er, 



9 Sleep, now, dear child, and take 

thy rest ; 
If thou with riper years art blest, 
Increase in wisdom and in grace, 
Till thou shalt see thy Saviour's 

face. 



C. BEFORE AND AFTER 
MEALS. 

1098. T. 14. 

THEE we address in humble prayer, 
Vouchsafe thy gifts to crown, 

Father of all ; thy children hear, 
And send a blessing down. 

2 May we enjoy thy saving grace, 
Thy goodness taste and see, 

Athirst for blood-bought righteous- 
And hungry after thee. [ness, 

1099. * T. 10. 

TO God the Lord be praises 
For all the gifts and graces 
He hath to us dispensed, 
E'er since our lives commenced. 

2 No blessing he denieth, 
Us all with food supplieih. 
Grants us his preservation 
In every age and station. 

1100. T. 90. 

THOU sovereign Author of all good 
Whose providence for all doth care, 
Giver of life, of health and food. 
Be present with ihy children here, 
And to our use O sanctify 
The gifts thy bounty doth supply. 

2 All creatures, Lord, on thee de- 

pend. 

And by thy power and bounty live; 
May we each blessing thou dost 
send 

With truly grateful hearts receive, 
In every gift thou dost dispense, 
Admiring thy wise providence. 

3 We can't thy boundless mercies 

share, 

' And thee the spring of life forget; 



302 



FOR TRAVELLERS 



303 



For all thy goodness, love, and care, 
Our thanks we offtr at thy feet : 
Lord, may we always taste thy grace, 
Until we end our mortal race. 

1101. T. 595. 

SURE God is present here ; 

His gifts demand our praise : 
The present instance of his care 

Speaks him a God of grace. 

2 Tn him we live and move, 

In him our being have : 
We thank thee, Jesus, source of love, 

Who cam'st our souls to save. 

1102. T. 11. 

JESUS' mercies never fail. 
This we prove at every meal : 
Jjord, we thank thee for thy grace, 
Gladly join to sing thy praise. 

2 Lord, the gifts thou dost bestow. 
Can refresh and cheer us too ; 
But no gift can to the heart 

Be what thou our Saviour art. 

3 Praise our God ! it is but just ! 
He hath raised us from the dust, 
Gave us being, gave us breath. 
Saves us from eternal death. 



1103. T. 79. 

WHAT praise to thee, my Saviour, 
Is due for every favour, 

Ev'n for my daily food 
Each crumb thou dost allow me, 
With gratitude shall bow me, 

Accounting all fur me too good. 



1104. T. 22. 

BE present at our table, Lord ; 
Be here and every where adored ; 
From thy all-bounteous hand our 
food 

May we receive with gratitude. 

2 We humbly thank thee, Lord our 
God. 

For all thy gifts on usbes ow'd; 
And pray thee, graciously to grant 
The food which day by day we want. 



1105. T. 22. 

LORD, bless what thou provided 
hast ; 

Give grace, that we at this repast 
May liave, in all we think or do, 
The glory of our God in view. 

2 Thy name be hallow'd evermore; 
O God, thy kingdom come with 

power ; 

Thy will be done ; and every day 
Give us our daily bread, we pray. 

3 Lord, evermore to us be given 
That living bread which came from 

heaven ; 
Water of life on us bestow, 
Which doth from thee the fountain 

flow. 



D. FOR TRAVELLERS. 

1106. T. 79. 

A STRANGER and a pilgrim, I 
With thy command, O Lord, comply, 

I go where thou dost send : 
My high commission [ obey. 
The toil and dangers of the way 

Shall all in lasting comforts end. 

2 Attend me, Lord, in all my ways; 
Open my lips to sing thy praise. 

For blessings freely given ; 
In all my journeys here below 
Let thy kind presence with me go ; 

Yea, grant me once to rest in 
heaven. 

1107. T. 79. 

THE Lord be with me every where, 
And screen me with paternal care 

By his almighty arm: 
No traveller needs to fain tor fear, 
If he believe the Lord is near. 

Who can protect him from all 
harm. 

2 By sea and land, by night and day, 
O Lord, in safety me convey. 

Though winds and thunders roar: 
Bring me, when every peril 's past, 
Safe to the destined place at last, 

There to extol thy help and power. 



303 



AND TH 



E SlCIf. 



304 



1108. T. 157. 

JESUS, thou art my salvation : 
Bow thine ear — hear my prayer. 

Grant my supplication : 
Lo, thou seest me here a stranger; 
Unto me— gracious be : 

Lord, avert all danger. 

2 In distress be thou my Saviour; 
Hear my prayers— see my tears, 

Show thy servant favour : 
Thro' life's journey safely lead me ; 
Guide my way— lest I stray 

From ihe hand that made me. 

1109. * T. 22. 

LORD, in thy name we go our way ; 
Be thou our guide, support, and stay, 
Protect us by thy mighty hand. 
Where'er we go, by sea or land. 

1110. * T. 26. 

LORD, let thy presence with us go. 
Throughout our journey us direct. 
Thy angela guard us and protect, 
Yea, prosper thou whate'er we do. 

1111. T. 583. 

PRESERVE this ship and company, 
O Lord, 

And thv protecting aid to them af- 
ford; 

Be their support when waves and 
tempests roar. 

And bring them safely to their des- 
tined shore. 

1112. T. 97. 

WHEN Jesus calls we ready stand, 
Our future life is in his hand: 
Though separated for a time. 
We yet continue one in him; 
And therefore, while we part, need 

not complain, 
As if we never were to meet again. 

1113. T. 14. 

BLESS'D be that sacred covenant- 
Uniting though we part; [love. 

Our bodies may far off remove, 
We still are one in heart. 



2 Join'd in one spirit to our Head, 
Where he appoints we go, 

And still in Jesus' footsteps tread, 
Show forth his praise below. 

3 Oh, may we ever walk with him. 
And nothing know beside, 

Nought else desire, nought else es- 
But Jesus crucified. [teem, 

4 Nor joy nor grief, nor time nor 

place, 

Nor life nor death, can part 
Those who, enjoying Jesus' grace, 
In him are one in heart. 

5 Soon will he wipe off every tear, 
On Canaan's blissful shore. 

Where all who friends in Jesus are. 
Shall meet to part no more. 



E. FOR THE SICK. 

1114. T. 166. 

WHEN pining sickness wastes the 
frame, 

Acute disease or weakening pain : 
When life fast spends its feeble 
flame, 

And all the help of man proves vain ; 
Joyless and flat all things appear. 
Languid the spirits, weak the flesh, 
No medicines ease, nor cordials 
cheer, 

Food can't support, nor sleep re- 
fresh;— 

2 Then, then to have recourse to 

God, 

To pray to him in time of need. 
And feel the balm of Jesus' blood ; 
This is to find a friend indeed : 
And this, O Christian, is thy lot, 
Who cleavest to the Lord by faith ; 
He'll never leave thee, doubt it not, 
In pain, in sickness, or in death. 

3 When flesh decays, when vigour 

fails. 

He will thy strength and portion be; 
Support thy weakness, bear thy ails. 
And softly whisper, Trust in me: 
Himself will be thy helping friend, 
Thy good physician, yea thy nurse. 
To make thy bed will condescend. 
And from affliction take the curse. 



304 



HOLY ANGELS. 



305 



1115. T. 22. 

THOUGH I'm in body full of pain, 
My soul doth heavenly comfort gain ; 
And, should I die, I'm not afraid, 
Since Jesus suffer'd in my stead. 

2 Yet one thing will I ask of thee : 
Never, O Lord, forsake thou me; 
But bless me often, keep my mind 
Stay'd on thy help, to thee resign'd ; 

3 Then shall I be supremely blest. 
Nor ask, though sick, to be released ; 
I '11 wait thy time, thy love I feel, 

I know thou ruiest all things well. 

1116. T. 22. 

MY body's weak, my heart unclean, 

1 pine with sickness and with sin ; 
My strength decays, my spirits droop, 
Bow'd down with guilt I can't look 

up. 

2 To thee, O Lord, in faith I turn. 
Who all my sicknesses hast borne ; 
Sin thou hadst none, and yet didst 
For guilty sinners, such as 1. [die 

3 Sin's rankling sores my soul cor- 

rode, [blood : 

Oh, hpal them with thy precious 
And if thou wilt my health restore, 
Lord, let me ne'er offend thee more. 



1117. T. 22. 

OH, how I long to go and see 
The Lamb of God, who died for me ! 
How do I langu sh night and day, 
To hear him bid me come away ! 

2 He loves and values me, 1 him ; 
Therefore I all things dross esteem, 
But my dear Jesus, whom I prize 
Above my life, or earth, or skies. 

3 With pining sickness I decay, 
Diseases wear my flesh away ; 
But I shall soon his leave obtain. 
To be released from all my pain. 

4 Q,uickly, O Lord, thy angels charge 
To set my longing soul at large ; 
Cluickly thy blessed hosts command 
To carry me to thy right hand. 



5 My loving friends, farewell, fare- 
well ! 

I go with Jesus Christ to dwell ; 
Welcome, my heavenly country now, 
Parents and brethren, all adieu '• 



F. CONCERNING THE HOLY 
ANGELS. 

Ilia* T. 22. 

TO God let all the human race 
Bring adoration, thanks and praise ; 
He makes his love and wisdom 
known, 

By angels who surround his throne. 

2 The angels whom his breath in- 

spires, |j 

His ministers, are flaming fires; ; 

With joy. they in his service move, j 
To bear his vengeance or his love. 

3 With gladness they obey his will, i 
And all his purposes fulfil ; \\ 
All those who Jesus' children are, I, 
Are special objects of his care. ! 

4 Our God defends us day by day, 
From many dangers in our way, ! 
By angels, who for ever keep 

A watchful eye, when we 're asleep. |; 

5 O Lord, we'll bless thee all our 

days. 

Our souls shall glory in thy grace: 
Thy praise shall dwell upon our 
tongues. 

All saints and angels join our songs. 

6 We pray thee, let the heavenly 

host, 

Be guardians of our land and coast; 
Bid them watch o'er thy flock of 
grace. 

That we may lead a life of peace, 

1119. T. 22. 

NOW let us join our hearts and 

tongues. 
And emulate the angel's songs; 
For sinners may address their King 
In songs that angels cannot sing. 

2 They praise the Lamb who once 

was slain, 
But we can add a higher strain; 



305 



HOLY ANGELS. 



306 



Xot only gay, He suffer d thus ; 
But that he'?uffer"d all for us. 

3 When angels by transgression fell, 
Justice consigned' them to hell ; 

But mercy form"d a wondrous plan, 
To save and honour fallen man. 

4 Jesus, who pass'd the angels by, 
Assumed our flesh to bleed and die ; 
He who redeem'd us with his blood, 
As man still fills the throne of God. 

5 Imraanuel, our brother now, 

Is he 'fore whom the angels bow; 
They join with us to praise his name, 
But we the nearest interest claim. 

6 But ah, how faint our praises rise I 
Sure, 'tis the wonder of the skies. 
That we who share his richest love. 
So cold and unconcern'd should prove, 

7 O glorious hour I it comes with 

speed. 

When we, from sin and darkness 
freed, 

Shall see our God who died for man, 
And praise him more than angels 
can. 



, 2 Thereto the church of Christ, 
His flesh : : and bone confess"d, 
Sings, Amen, God be praised ; 
Above and here one voice doth sound, 
Praise him who hath for us atoned: 
To God in highest strain, 

: To the Lamb slain, 

: All glory be : Amen. 

3 When Christ, once crucified, 
Returns with his pierced side. 
; In glory, to his bride. ]fear, 
I And all the world shall quake with 
Then will wiih joy "fore him appear, 
The countless ransom"d race, 
: And sing his praise 
In never-ceasiu2 lavs. 



11 •22. 



T. 14. 



YE angels, who excel in power, 
Praise ye and bless the Lord ; 

Ye who delight to do his will, 
Laud him with one accord. 

•2 Yea, all his works, in every place, 

Estol his holy name : 
My thankful heart, my mind and 

Unite to praise the same. [soul, 



1120.^ 



T. 70. 



1123. 



T. 590. 



THE holy angels, 

When they to Christ draw near, 
Fall down before him. 

Their God, with holy fear. 
And with profound humiliation. 
Pay him the deepest adoration. 

2 Heirs of salvation, 

Redeem'd with Christ's blood, 
Their ministration 

Demands our gratitude ; 
They "11 guard us till we shall as- 
semble. 

Where our joint voices shall fill the 
temple. 

1121.^ T. 249. 

THE seraphim of God 
Exalt : : their voices loud ; 
With joy "fore him they shout : 
The holy choirs in heavenly blaze, 
Sing constantly with cover'd face, 
Holy, holy is God, 
Holv is G'od, 
The Lord of Sabaoth. 



THEE, Lord, the angelic armies 
praise, 

Those first-born sons of light, 
But cannot look on Jesus* face, 

And bear the dazzling sight : 
Ranks upon ranks, they fall before 

His all-abasing name, 
In silent ecstacy adore 

The glories of the Lamb. 

1124.* T. 5S3. 

THAXKS to our Lord for all the 

faithfulness. 
Wherewith his angels guard his 

chosen race : 
When they obedient to his bless'd 

commands. 
Receive the charge, to bear us in 

their hands. 

1126.* T. 141. 

WH[LE the pilgrim travels 
On this earthly ground, 



307 



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308 



Watchfal, guardian angels 
Compass him around ; 

LikeElisha's servant, 
He in faith espies 

Hosts with fiery horses, 
Flaming chariots rise. 



1126. T. 166. 

ANGELS astonish'd view their God, 
As Son of Man, to sinners given; 
With awe they saw his streaming 
blood, 

Were struck, and silence was in 
heaven ; 



Now they, with all the saints in 
light, 

Worship the Lamb enthroned above, 
And praise the length, the breadth, 

the height, 
And depth of God's stupendous love. 

1127. T. 141. 

HOLY, holy, holy. 

Sings the angelic choir; 
Might we, sinners, truly 

Glow with heaven]}' fire, 
Praising all together, 

Deeply bow'd in dust, 
God, Jehovah, Father, 

Son, and Holy Ghost. 



XXXIX. OUR DEPARTURE TO THE LORD, AND THE RESUR- 
RECTION OF THE BODY. 



1128. ^ T. 151. 

FAREWELL, henceforth for ever. 

All empty worldly joys ; 
Farewell, for Christ', my Saviour, 

Alone my thoughts employs; 
In heaven's ray conversation. 

Where the redeem'd possess 
In him complete salvation, 

The gift of God's free grace. 

2 Counsel me, dearest Jesus, 
According to thy heart; 

Heal thou all my diseases. 

And every harm avert: 
Be thou my consolation, 

While here on earth I live, 
And at my expiration 

3Ie to thyself receive. 

3 INlayin my heart's recesses. 
Thy name and cross always 

Shine forth, with all their graces, 
To yield me joy and peace : 

Stand 'fore me in that figure. 
Wherein thou barest for us, 

Justice in all its rigour, 
Expiring on the cross. 

1129. * T. 146. 

THE grace, enjoy'd by faith, 
In Jesus' incarnation, 



His w^ounds and bitter death. 

Assures us of salvation; 
Engageth our whole heart, 

Prompts us to sing his praise. 
Until we hence depart 

To see him face to face. 
•2 If Jesus should appear, 

Now at this very moment, 
What think ye, should ye fear 7 

No, we with deep abasement, 
Yet joyful, would adore 

The Lamb who shed his blood, 
And own him evermore, 

Our Saviour, Lord, and God. 

3 Ah, might the time soon come, 
When thou, our soul's Beloved, 

Wilt fetch thy children home; 

Our inmost soul is moved, 
To think we shall behold 

I-Jim vv'homby faith we know, 
Chief Shepherd' of his fold, 

In whom we 're one, and grow. 

4 Hear thou our heart's desire, 
Most gracious Lord and Saviour, 

Let us in peace expire, 

And rise to meet thy favour : 

And when thou shalt assign 
His doom to every one, 

Thy righteousness divine 
Shall be our boast alone. 



AND RESURRECTION. 



308 



1130.* T. 74. 

THE Lord my portion is, 

1 know no ether bliss, 
Here nor eternally, 

But that which flows to me 
From Jesns" blood and death, 
Whereon I trust by faith. 

2 Thou know'st, O Cod, that I, 
Were I just now to die, 

No Saviour have beside, 
But (!hri-t who lor me died; 
He is my faithful friend, 
Whose mercies never end. 

3 I shall, when time is o'er, 
Behold for evermore 

My Saviour. Lord, and God, 
Who bought me with his blood ; 
And view the wounds which he 
Received once for me. 

4 The time to him is known ; 
Meanwhile be this alone 

My care, that through his grace 
I so may run my race. 
That I in faith may die, 
And live eternally. 



1131.* T. 149. 

YE, who Jesus' patients are, 
Let your hearts be tending 

Thither, where you wish to share 
Bliss that "s never ending : 

O may we— constantly, 

Wean'd from things terrestrial, 

Look for joys celestial. 

2 Fixing all our thoughts above. 

Where each true believer 
Will, for his redeeming love, 

Praise the Lord for ever, 
Here, by faith— in his death, 
We find consolation 
And complete salvation. 



1132 * T. 119. 

HAD w^e nought, : : 

Nought beyond this life to hope, 
Here receiving our full measure, 

Did no further pro?pect ope, 
Laid we up no heavenly treasure. 
Wretched were our state in life and 
death, Vain our faith. :■: 



2 Here on earth, : : 

Here on earth in tears we sow; 
He who here goes forth and weepeth, 
Bearing precious seed below, 
Brings his sheaves with him and 
reapeth 

There in joy, his sighs and sorrows 
o'er, Evermore. 



1133.* T. 132. 

THANK God, towards eternity 

Another st- p is taken. 
My heart witli longing turns to thee ; 

Though not by thee forsaken, 

1 long and pant for my release, 
When T shall hence depart in peace, 

To be with thee for ever. 

2 I tell the hours, and days, and 

years, 

And think them tedious ages. 
Until the wish'd-for time appears, 

Which all my grief assuages; 
MeauW'hile with haste, I forward 
press, 

Till I arrive, with thankfulness. 
At my desired haven. 

3 Come, saith thy bride, who longs 

for thee. 

And of all else is weary; 
She prays to thee incessantly, 

Come. Lord, and do not tarry: 
Jesus, my Bridegroom, come to me, 
Thou know'st, O Lord, my soul to 

Already is betrothed. [thee 

4 I am assured, nor life, nor death, 
316 from thy love can sever, 

While I abi.ie in thee by fa>th, 
And taste thy love and favour; 

What tho" this time seem long to me, 

A foretaste of eternity 
I have in thy communion. 



1134.* T. 244. 

HOW soon, exalted Jesus, 

Thou wilt to us reveal, 
Thy countenance most glorious. 

That none as yet can tell : 
Meanwhile thy follo^^-ers here 
By frequent visits cheer ; 
! As to thy first disciples, 
i When risen thou didst draw near. 



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310 



2 Till then, thou wilt call over 

Out of thy family, 
Now one, and then another, 

To be at rest with thee : 
O grant us needful grace. 
That we may run our race, 
Relying on thy mercy, 
Till we shall see thy face. 

1135. T. 11. 

LORD, my times are in thy hand, 
Be they then at thy command : 
Let me live to thee alone. 
Then the sting of death is gone. 

2 Whither should I, sinner, flee, 
Lord, for shelter, but to thee? 
Thou hast gone laefore, in grace, 
To prepare a resting-place. 

3 Bearing my sin's heavy load, 

All thy steps were mark'd with blood, 
From the garden to the cross, 
Suffering to retrieve our loss. 

4 By thy bitter agony. 

By thy life pour'd out for me, 

O, let me, a sinner, find 

In my God a friend most kind. 

1136. * T. 14. 

WHETHER the period of this life 
Be long or short, we know 

Tis in itself of no great weight, 
We 're pilgrims here below. 

2 Thrice happy they who in this time 
In Jesus Christ believe, 

And as a living sacrifice 
To him their bodies give. 

3 He is, as long as life shall last. 
The source of all their bliss, 

And when they from this world de- 
part, 

They see hii.» he is. 

4 Lord, may Hive to thee by faith, 
To thee O may I die ; 

For thine I am in life and death, 
Thine, thine eternally. 



1187. T. 97. 

ALTHO' a pardon'd sinner's mind. 
To be with Christ is most inclined, 



Yet, long as he remaineth her^, 
Be it a day, a month, or year, 
If but his heart be daily cheer'd by 
grace. 

With patience he can run his des- 
tined race. 

2 We in this world no city have, 
Where we to fix our dwelling crave ; 
For as a traveller on the road. 
Oft rests, but hath no fix'd abode, 
Life's comforts thus we welcome, not 
pursue. 

But keep our heavenly mansion still 
in view. 

1138. T. 166. 

LORD, whither can I, sinner, flee. 
When I go hence, but to thy breast? 
For I have sought no other home, 
For I have found no other rest : 
When earthly cares engross the 
mind. 

And turn my thoughts aside from 
thee. 

Then the successive days and nights 
Seem long and wearisome to me. 

2 My God, and can a needy child, 
That loves thee in humility. 
From thy dear presence be exiled, 
Or ever separated be ? 
O no ! for in thy wounded hands 
By faith my name engraved I see ; 
Firm and secure thy promise stands, 
That where thou art thy friends shall 
be. 

1139. T. 96. 

IN age and feebleness extreme, 
Who shall a helpless worm redeem ? 
Jesus, my only hope thou art, 
Strength of my failing flesh and 
heart ; 

O could I catch a smile from thee, 
And drop into eternity. 

1140. * T. 168. 

MAKE my calling and election, 

Jesus, every day more sure ; 
Keep me under thy direction, 

Till I, thro' thy God-like power, 
Unto endless glory raised. 
In thy mansion shall be placed: 
When in thee I end my race, 
Weeping shall for ever cease. 



310 



AKT> RESrRRECTION. 



311 



1141 * T. 37. 

MY liappy lot is here, 

The Lamb to follow ; 
Be this my only care 

Each step to" hallow. 
And thus await the time 

When Christ my Saviour 
Will call me hence, with him 

To live for ever. 



1142.* T. 124. 

THEE we love and long to see, 

Yea, dear Saviour, 
We desire to be with thee; 

But the favour 
To have thee, though still unseen, 

Ever near us 
Doth revive and cheer us. 



1143. T. 590. 

Om conversation is in heaven, 

Whence also we expect 
The Lord our Saviour Christ to come. 

And gather his f leet : 
Then shall he our vile body change. 

And fashion it like his, 
A glorious body, form'd for realms 

Of everlasting bliss. 



1144.* T. S3. 

CHRIST, my rock, my sure defence, 
Jesus, my Redeemer liveth; 

Oh, what pleasing hopes from thence, 
My believing heart deriveth : 

Else death's long and gloomy night 
Would my guilty soul affright. 

•2 Christ is risen from the dead. 
Thou shalt rise too, saith my Sa- 

Of what should I be afraid 7 [viour : 
1 with him shall live for ever: 

Can the Head forsake His limb, 

And not draw me unto him ?— 

3 Xo, lAv soul he cannot leave. 
This, this is my consolation ; 

And my body in the grave 
Rests in hope and expectation, 

That this mortal flesh shall see 

Incorruptibility. 



4 Closely by love's sacred bands, 
I am join'd to him already, 

And my faith's outstretched hands 
To embrace my Lord are ready ; 
Death itself shall never part 
Mine and my Redeemer s heart, 

5 Flesh I bear, and therefore must 
L'nto dust be once reduced; 

This I own, but from the dust 

I shall be to life produced, 
And, convey "d to endless bliss. 
Live where my Redeemer is. 

6 In my body, when restored 
To the likeness of his body, 

1 shall see my God, my Lord", 
My Beloved in his glory ; 

i In my flesh eternally" 
I My Redeemer I shall see. 

I T These mine eyes most certainly 
I Shall behold and know njy Saviour, 
i I. no stranger, no. even L 
i Him to see shall have th? favour : 
1 Grieving, pining, in that day 
Ever shall be done away. 

I 8 What here sickens, sighs, and 
! groans, 

I There o'er death shall prove vic- 
i torious; 
Earthly here ar? sown my bones. 
Heavenly they shall rise, and glo- 
rious : 

What is natural sown here. 
Shall as spiritual rise there. 

9 Let us raise our minds above 
This vrorld's lusts, vain, transi- 
tory. 

Cleave to him ev'n here in love, 
i Whom vre hope to see in glory ; 
^lay our minds tend constantly 
Where we ever wish to Le. 

1145.* T. 22. 

' MY life I now to God resign, 
At his decree I '11 not repine ; 
Will he prolong my mournful days, 
He '11 help me well to end my race. 

2 I go hence at the appointed hour, 
Xor would I \Aish to go before ; 

My hairs the Lord hath numher'dall, 
Without his will not one can fall. 

3 Lord, what is man I a clod of earth. 
A needy mortal from his birth ; 



OUR DEPARTURE 



Brought nothing with him when he 
came, 

And naked leaves this earthly frame. 

4 Teach us to number so our days, 
That we apply to wisdom's ways, 
Knowing how swift our moments 

fly, 

That all, both young and old, must 
die. 

5 Evil and few, as Jacob says, 
Alas, I count my pilgrim-days; 
When God shall call his servant 

home. 

In liope of joy I '11 meet the tomb. 

6 How should I live in constant 

dread, 

Harass'd by guilt, of death afraid. 
Did I not know God gave his Son, 
Who did for all my sins atone. 

7 'Tis he, my Saviour, Jesus Christ, 
Who f ;r my sins was sacrificed. 
And rose triumphant from the grave, 
That he my soul from death might 

save. 

8 To him I yield my life and breath, 
His love will guide my soul through 

death, 

And bring me to the blissful place, 
W^here I shall see him face to face. 

9 My flesh meanwhile doth rest in 

hope. 

Till in his likeness raised up ; 
Out of his hands no dust shall fall, 
My body he 'II to life recall. 

10 This gives me comfort and relief. 
In all my greatest pain and grief; 
He '11 wipe away my every tear, 
When he in glory shall appear. 

11 Humbly, Lord Christ, I thee ad- 

dress. 

Ah, clothe me in thy righteousness ; 
Arrayed in salvation's vest, 
I'm sure of endless joy and rest. 

12 Amen, thou sovereign God of 

love, 

O grant that, when we hence re- 
move, 

Our souls, redeemed with thy blood. 
May find in thee their sure abode. 



1146* T. 22. 

LORD J( sus, fountain of my life. 
Sole comfort in this world of strife, 

1 come both w^eary and oppress'd, 
And pray, Lord, take my soul to 

rest. 

2 When I shall yield my dying 

breath. 

Support me by thy bitter death ; 

Thy mercy is my only plea; 

Thy bonds have gain'd my liberty. 



3 By all thou hast for me endured, 
Thou hast eternal life procured; 
Thy shame, reproach, and thorny 

crown, 

Gain'd for me glory and renown. 

4 Thy stripes have me, a sinner, 

heard ; 

My pardon with thy blood is seal'd ; 
Thy agony, thy dying breath 
Redeem'd me from eternal death. 

5 Unto my heart, when speech I ! 

want, l» 
The utterance of thy Spirit grant ; 
O that my soul to heaven may rise. 
When death in darkness seals my 

eyes. 

6 Thy bitter death shall sweeten 

mine. 

My soul I to thy care resign : 
Thou, since thou gavest thy life for 
me. 

Wilt keep me to eternity. 

7 How glad am I that I have known, j 
What thou to ransom me hast done ; i 
How glad am I, that I believe, \ 
Thou, when I die, wilt me leceive. 

8 Thanks be to thee, who hast en- 

dured 

My curse, and life for me procured: 
Nor doth the grave to me appear 
A terror, since thou restedsi there. 

9 What songs of everlasting joy 
Shall mine and angels' tongues em- 
ploy ; 

How shall T to eternity 
Exalt thy love and mercy free. 



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313 



1147 * T. 132. 

JESUS, by tliy almighty power 
My soul f om death deliver, 

In that impo.tant, awful hour, 
When soul and body sever ; 

Into thy ever-faithfal hand 

My spirit will I then commend; 
I trust thou wilt receive it. 

2 Tho' guilt would fill my soul with 

dread, 

Despair, and consteinalion, 
I know I need not be afraid, 

Since Christ is my salvation: 
His precious blood, his wounds and 
death, 

Shall, when I draw my latest breath, 
Be my support and comfort. 

3 I of his body am a limb, 
This is my consolation ; 

And death between my soul and him 
Shall make no separation; 

He in me, I iu him abide ; 

la him who for me lived and died, 
I 've found life everlasting. 

4 Since he did from the dead arise, 
And then ascend victorious, 

Ilikewise in the hope rejoice, 
To rise again more glorious; 

Thus free from fear, I can in p-ace 

Depart to see him as he is, 
And live with him for ever. 

1148.* T. 244. 

IX spirit I am waiting. 
Lord Je>as, near to ihee, 

Thy sufferings conLemplating ; 
I know thev were for rae ; 

1 thee behold by faith 

Bow down thy head in ceath, 
i I hear thee cry, 'Tis finish'd, 
, And watch thy latest breath. 

2 Thy sighs, thy groans in anguish, 
The tears which from thee flov>"'d. 

When thou for me didst languish, 
Thy wounds and precious blood, 
Be present night and day 
To me, whileliere I stay, 
And at my dissolution 
My soul to heaven convey. 

3 'Midst joy beyond expression, 
I shall abased b;^ 

With deep humilialion, 
When called home to thee. 
21 



When I, completely blest, 
Have leave with ihee to rest. 
Thy hcly feet with rapture 
By me shall be embraced. 

-1 O hasten thy appearance; 

Yet as it pleaseth tJiee : 
i 3Jean while to me thy presence 

Youciisa.e continually: 
I Fix thou my heart and eyes 
I Upon thy sacrifice, 
j Until, my race here finish'd, 
; I shall obtain the prize. 



j 1149.* T. 151. 

' Vv'HEX I shall gain permission 
I To leave this mortal tent, 
i And gei from pain dismission, 
j Jesus, thyself present ; 
: And let me, when expiring, 
I Recline upon thy breast, 
I Thus I sliall be acquiring 
I Eternal life and rest. 

j 1150.* T. 232. 

LORD, let ihy blest angelic bands 

Convey ray soul into thy hands, 
Whe'n soul and body sever ; 

My body, though reduced to dust, 
1 Thou w"jlt. O Lord, I firmly trust, 
I Raise up to live for ever ; 
i Then shall I see thee face to face, 
j In everlasting joy and peace, 

And sing with 'all the saints above 
I Tiie wonders of redeeming love; 
I O Chri>t, my Lord. 1 'U thee adore, 
! More and above for evermore. 



1151.* T. 14. 

O HOW I long with Christ to be. 
And in his presence rest, 
; He draws my soul most povrerfully ; 
I I to his bosom haste. 

! 2 Z>Jeanwhile may I in spirit view 
j His sufferings, cross, and death; 
These to mv heart he daily new. 
Till I resign my h:-eath. 

3 Me for thy coming. Lord prepare, 

Grant I may ready be, 
Whene'er thou callest, without fear 

To meet and vvelcome thee. 



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314 



4 Thou know'st my insufficiency; 
All my diseases cure ; 

O let thy stripes and wounds on me, 
Exert their healing power. 

5 Thus will my wants be wtll sup- 

plied. 

Thus will my soul with grace 
Abundantly be satisfied, 
And kept in heavenly peace ; — 

6 Until the hour shall strike at last, 
When I, from sorrow free. 

Shall hasten to thy arms and breast, 
And ever live with thee. 

1152. T. 582. 

THE spirits of the just, 

Confined in bodies, groan. 
Till death consigns the corpse to dusl, 

And then the conflict's done; 
Jesus who came to save. 

The Lamb for sinners slain, 
Kath sanctified the gloomy grave. 

And made even death our gain. 

2 Why should we fear to trust 
The place where Jesus lay ? 

He 'II raise our bodies from the dust, 

•And unto life convey: 
Sin 's pardon'd, we 're secure. 

Death halh no sting beside ; 
The law gives sin condemning power. 

But Jesus for us died. 

3 Confiding in thy name, 
Jesus, the church's Head, 

We give to earth the brealh'ess 
frame, 

Remembering thou wast deed: 
A bitter death indeed, 

Was thine, O Lamb of God ; 
But from the curse thou hast us freed 

By thy atoning blood. 

4 O death, where is thy sting ? 
O grave, thy victory ? 

He that believes in Christ can sing. 

He hath redeemed me : 
Trusting in him by faith, 

We now the victory gain ; 
In him we triumph over death, 

Who for us rose again. 

1153. T. 102. 

WHERE is this infant? It is gone ! 
To whom?— To Jesus who redeem 'd 
it^ 



It now appears before the throne. 
Where he continues still to tend it. 

His favour— for ever 

To prove : he doth bear 
This lamb in his bosnm, 'tis safe in 
his care. 

2 He took such in his arms on eartli, 
And show'd to them peculiar favour ; 
Hence we may know, that from their 

birth 

He is their ever gracious Saviour: 
He gave them,— he takes them, 
Whene'er he sees best 

For them to come to him, and with 
him to rest. 

3 This infant rests now happily i 
In Christ, the source of our salvation, 
Rejoicing to eiernity, 

Join'd to the perfect congregation : 

The body — we bury ; 

We know that, from pain 
Released, we once shall behold it 
again. 

1154. T. 14. 

HOW sweetly this our brother sleeps. 

Enjoying endless peace ; 
The giave, wherein his vSaviour lay, 

Is now his resting-place. 

2 Nought can disturb this heir of life, | 

All worldly cares are fled ; 
To be with Christ was his desire, 

And he's now perfected. 

1155. T. 16. 

HAPPY soul, thy days are ended, 
All thy mourning days below; 

Thou, by angel-guards attended. 
Didst to Jesus' presence go. 

2 Trusting in thy Saviour's merit. 
Thou hast seen thy Lord above, 

Waiting to receive thy spirit. 
Reaching out the crown of love. 

3 For the joy he set before thee, 
Thou didst bear a moment's pain, 

Die, to live a life of glory. 
Suffer, with thy Lord to reign. 

1156. * T. 79. 

WHEN children, blest by Jesus, 
To whom their souls are precious, 
Depart in early years, 



314 



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315 



They are not lost, for heaven 
To children shall be given ; 
Eternal happiness is theirs. 

2 This child is therefore blessed, 
Let no one be distressed, 

Christ bid it fall asleep: 
The body dead, the spirit 
Will endless life inherit 

With his redeemed, happy sheep. 

1157.* T. 14. 

BLEST soal, how sweetly dost thou 
From every toil and care, [rest 

Enjoying now, on Jesus' breast, 
Bliss far beyond compare 1 

2 His sufferings have delivered thee 
From misery, wo. and death; 

His word, 'Tis finished, proved to be 
The triumph of thy faith. 



3 Xow to the earth let these remains 

In hope committed be ; 
L'ntil the body, changed, obtains 

Blest immortality. " 

115S.* T. 4S3. 

1 XOW rest in peace : : 

i Our prayers, when dying, thee at- 

i Thou hast ended ' ^ [tended; 

I Thy mortal life, and now through 

! grace 
Beholdest Jesus face to face : 
The holy angels did convey 
Thy soul to realms of endless day: 

: There bless thee, God the Father, and 

I the Son, 

; And Holv Ghost, Jehovah, Three in 

' One: 
With saints adore the Lamb 
That sitteth on the throne, 



XL. THE LAST JUDGMEXT. 



1159.^ T. 5S5. 

DAY of Judgment: day of wonders 
Hark, the trumpet's awful sound, 
Louder than a thousand thunders, 
Shakes the vast creation round; 

How tlie summons:;;: 
Will the sinner's heart confound 

2 See the Judge our nature wearing 
Clothed in ma^jesiy divine ; 

Ye who love the Lord's appearing', 
Then shall say. This God is mine : 

Gracious Saviour. :;;': 
Own me on that day as thine. 

3 At his call the dead awaken, 
Hise to life from earth and sea; 
All the powers of nature shaken, 
At his call prepare to flee : 

Careless sinner, ; : 
What will then become of thee? 

4 To all those who have confessed, 
Loved and served the Lord below, 
He will say, Come near, ye blessed, 
See the kingdom I bestow: 

You for ever :||: 
Shall my love and glory know. 



.5 L'nder sorrows and reproaches 
. May this thought our courage raise. 

Swiftly God"5 great day approaches ; 
, Sisrhs will then be turn'd to praise : 
i We shall triumph : : 
; While the world is in a blaze. 

1160.* T. 132. 

"TIS sure that awful time will come 

When Christ, the Lord of glory. 
Shall from his throne give men their 
dofun. 

And change things transitory: 
This will strike dumb each impious 
jeer. 

When all will be consumed by fire, 
And heaven and earth dissolved. 

2 The wakening trumpet all shall 
hear. 

] The dead shall then be raised, 
i And "fore the judgment seat appear, 
i On the right and left hand placed ; 
; Those in the body at that time 
I Shall, in a manner most sublime, 
Endure a transmutation, 



315 



THE LAST 



JUDGMENT. 



316 



3 Wo, then to him that hath de- 

spised 

God's word and revelation, 
And here done nothing but devised 

His lust's gratification ; 
Then how confounded will he stand 
When he must go, at Christ's com- 

To everlasting torment. [mand, 

4 When all with awe shall stand 

around 

To hear their doom allotted, 
O may my worthless name be found 

In the Lamb's book un blotted; 
Grant me that firm, unshaken faith, 
That thou, my Saviour, by thy death 

Hast purchased my salvation. 

5 Before thou shalt as Judge appear, 
Plead as my Intercessor, 

And on that awful day declare 

That I am thy confessor; 
Then bring me to that bJessed place, 
Where I shall see with open face 

The glory of thy kingdom. 

6 O Jesus, shorten the delay, 
And hasten thy salvation, 

That we may see that glorious day 

Produce a new creation: [King, 
Lord Jesus, come, our Judgv^ and 
Come, change our mournful notes, to 
sing 

Thy praise for ever : Amen. 

1161. T. 581. 

HARK, the trump of God is heard. 
And the archangel's voice on high; 

Yea, the Lord himself descends 
With a shout that rends the sky ; 

Lo, the bars of death are burst, 

See, the dead in Christ rise first. 

2 His blest people, still on earth, 
In a moment changed, all rise. 

In the clouds, caught up with them. 

Meet their Saviour in the skies; 
Fears and doubts are far removed, 
Him they see whom here they loved. 

3 See this transient mortal life 
Svvallow'd up etr- nally: 

Death, O death, where is thy sting? 

Where, O grave, thy victory ? 
Thanks to God, thro' Christ we have 
Victory over death and grave. 

4 Now all tears are wiped away ; 
Free from curse and free from pain, 



All Christ's people now with him 

Kings and priests for ever reign : 
Henceforth his unbounded grace 
Is their theme of endless praise. 

5 In the hope of all this joy, 
Brethren, let us still be found ; 

Steadfast in the faith of Christ, 
May we all in love abound, 

Till we shall, when lime is o'er, 

Live with him for evermore. 



1162. T. 585. 

LO, he Cometh ! countless trumpets 
Christ's appearance usher in : 

'Midst ten thousand saints and angels 
See our Judge and Saviour shine: 
Hallelujah ! :|(: 

Welcome, welcome, Lamb once slain. 

2 Now the song of all the saved. 
Worthy is the Lamb, resounds; 

Now resplendent shines his nail- 
prints. 

Every eye shall see his wounds: 
Great his glory ; :|(; 
Every knee to him shall bow. 

3 Every island, sea, and mountain. 
Earth and heaven flee away; 

All his enemies confounded 
Hear the trump proclaim his day: 
Come to judgment; ijt: 
Stand before the Son of Man. 

4 All who love him view his glory. 
In his bright, once marred face ; 

Jesus cometh ; all his people 
Now their heads with gladness 
Happy mourners, :|l: [raise : 
Lo, on clouds he comes, he comes. 

5 See redemption, long expected, 
On that awful day appear; 

All his people, once despised. 
Joyful meet him in the air: 
Hallelujah ! :||: 
Saviour, now thy kingdom comes. 



1163. T. 590. 

MY faith shall triumph o'er the 
grave. 

And trample on the tombs : 
My Jesus, my Redeemer lives, 
My God, my Saviour comes : 



31G 



THE LAST JUDGMENT. 



Sir 



Ere long I know he shall appear 
In power and glorj' great ; 

And death, the kTst of all his foes, 
Lie vanquish'd at his feet. 

2 Then, though the worms my flesh 

devour, 

And make my corpse their prey, 
I know I shall arise with power, 

On the last judgment-day; 
When God shall stand 'upon the 
earth, 

Him these mine eyes shall see, 
My flesh shall feel a second birth, 
And ever with him be. 

3 Then his own hand shall wipe the 

tears 

From every weeping eye ; 
And pains, and groans, and griefs, 
and fears. 

Shall cease eternally: 
How lonff, dear Saviour, O howlon?, 

Shall this bright hour delay ? 
Oh, hasten thy appearance. Lord, 

And bring the welcome day. 



1164. 



T. 14. 



WHEX rising from the bed of death, 
O'erwhelm'd with guilt and fear, 

1 see my Maker face to face, 
Oh, how shall I appear? 

2 If yet while pardon may be found, 
Thy mercy I 've not sought. 

My heart with inward horror shrinks. 
And trembles at the thought, — 

8 That thou, O Lord, wilt stand dis- 
closed 

In majesty severe. 
And sit in judgment on my soul : 

How then shall 1 appear ? 

4 But thou declarest in thy Vv'ord, 
That sinners who to thee, 

While here they live, repenting turn, 
Shall live eternally. 

5 Grant then, that I may favour'd 

be. 

Full pardon to obtain, 
Since Jesus Christ, to save my soul, 
Upon the cross was slain. 



1165.* T. 592. 

THIS transient world is not our 
home, 

Xo soul finds here or rest or bliss ; 
The man by this vain world o'er- 
come. 

Will of salvation surely miss : 
Jesus :.lone yields comfort true. 

Jesus is pleasure void of pain; 
His mercies every day are new, 

His friendship's fire doth still re- 
main : 

The scoru'd selected few thrice happy 
are, 

Who have in Jesus" love and grace a 
share. 



2 His shame to all will be display"d, 
However specious here his dress, 

Who is not in the robe array'd 
Of Jesus' perfect righteousness ; 

Who cf Christ's fulness ne'er re- 
ceived, 

Will tremble at the judgment-day ; 
However righteous here believed, 
Then naked must he go away : 
Haste then to Jesus Christ ; thrice 

happy they. 
Who to the mercy- seat have found 
their way. 



1166. 



T. 22. 



REJOICE, thou happy little flock, 
"\Miich, grounded firm on Christ the 

rock, 

Shalt dwell with him in lasting day, 
When heaven and earth shall pa€s 
awav. 



2 Who doth not turn to him while 

here, 

And love him truly, shall with fear 
And trembling seek a sheltering 
place, 

To hide himself from Jesus' face. 



3 May Christ continue still to keep, 
To feed and tend his dear-bought 
sheep, 

L'ntil his ransom'd flock shall be 
Gather'd to him eternally. 



317 



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JUDGMENT. 



318 



4 Help us, O Lord, to watch and pray, 
That we be ready every day. 
To stand before thee thro' thy grace, 
And in thy kingdom have a place. 

1167. T. 151. 

WHEN conscious sinners tremble. 

To hear the trumpet's sound. 
That bids the dead assemble 

The judgment-seat around; 
O then" among that number 

May we thy call obey. 
Who burst the bands of slumber 

To view a glorious day. 

1168. * T. 16. 

JUDGE me now, my God and Sa- 
viour, 

Ev'n before the judgment-day; 
Then to me, a worm, thy favour 
Through eternity display. 

1169. * T. 205. 

ARE you form'd a creature new, 
Cleansed by Jesus' precious blood? 
Can you Christ in spirit view, 
Reconciled by him to God ? 
Rise, to meet ihe Bridegroom go. 
Mingle with the virgin-row; 
Have you oil, you need not fear, 
Though this moment he appear. 

2 Rise, go forth to meet the Lamb, 
Slumber not 'midst worldly care ; 
Let your lamps be all on flame. 
For his coming now prepare: 
Then whene'er you hear the cry, 
Lo, the Bridegroom dravveth nigh. 
You will not confounded be. 

But can meet him cheerfully. 

3 Let us walk the narrow way, 
Watchful, cheerful, free from toil, 
Trim our lamps from day to day, 
Adding still recruits of oil ; 
Doubly doth the Spirit rest 

On this happy, peaceful breast. 
Who himself to praying gives. 
Who a life of watching lives. 



1170.* T. 588. 

YE virgins, be 

Girt witfi alacrity; 

At midnight cometh He: 

Cease all your mourning, 

The Lord will be returning: 

Him ye shall see 

In majesty. 

2 Now ready stand. 
Yea, always ready stand ; 
The Bridegroom is at hand: 
Sleep not, nor slumber, 
Let nothing you encumber, 
But ready staiid ; 
He is at hand. 



1171.* T. 244. 

PREPARE your lamps, stand ready, 

Your vessels fill with oil ; 
Be clean in soul and bo'^y, 

Your wishes then can't fail : 
Hark, 'tis the midnight cry. 

The Bridegroom draweth nigh; 
Arise, go forth to meet him 

With songs of praise and joy. 



1172.* T. 79. 

BEFORE us place in dread array, 
Lord Jesus, that tremendous day, 

When thou in clouds shall come 
To judge the nations at thy bar; 
And tell us, Lord, that we shall 
there 

Receive from thee a blissful doom. 

2 Lord, for thy coming us prepare. 
May we to meet thee without fear, 

At all times ready be ; 
In faith and love preserve us sound, 
O let lis, day and night, be found 

Waiting with joy to welcome 
thee. 



319 



XLT. THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT, AND THE GLORIES OF 
HEAVEN. 



1173. 



T. 159. 



MOUNT Zion, where the Lamb of 
God, 

Who for our sins atoned, 
And bought us by his precious blood. 

For ever is enthroned : 
Where his redeem'd and chosen 
bride, 

Through endless age.'? shall reside ; 
Is here th ough fiith in Jesus' name. 
Our joy and final aim. 

2 Jerusalem, the church above, 
Now triumphs over death : 

And when we, perfected in love, 

Shall once resign our breath. 
We shall with all the saints in light 
In choerful songs of praise unite, 
And with his chosen evermore, 
His saving name adore. 

3 Deliver'd from this mortal clay, 
From sorrow, sin, and pain, 

We shall with Christ in lasting day 

True holiness obtain : 
Lord Jesus, hear our fervent prayer, 
Us needy sinners a'l prepare. 
By faith in thee to end our race, 
And to behold thy face. 



1174.* 



T. 97. 



HOW greatly doth my soul rejoice. 
That, by my faithful Shepherd's 
choice. 

My name is certainly enroll'd 
Among the sheep of his blest fold: 
May I by nothing e'er be drawn 
aside. 

But be a happy member of his bride. 

2 ^ly faith victorious now doth rise 
Above all earth'y vanities, 
And hath Jerusalem full in view, 
That holy ci ty, fair and new ; 
Through faith in Christ I am God's 

child and heir. 
And shall the glories of his kingdom 

share. 



3 Then all old things will pass away, 
And a nev\' scene itself display; 
We wait for thee, Immanuel, 
Come so»m, thy majesty reveal; 
Our voices then in higher strains 

shall raise 
A joyful Hallelujah to thy praise. 

1175.* T. 585. 

JESUS' life of grief and sorrows, 
Ail his sufferings, d ath, and pain, 
Prove in life our consolation, 
And in death our joy remain ; 

Hallelujah! f. 
Christ's our life, hence death is gain. 

2 On his precious death and merit 
All our hopes are safely built ; 
We rejoice in his salvation, 
Freed from sin's condemning guilt; 

Sing his triumphs, 
'Twas for us his blood was spilt. 

3 Jesus yieldeth up his spirit, 
Lo, he bows his head and dies; 
From his death we life inherit, 
Hence our happiness takes r se: 

We now glory :|(: 
Only in his sacrifice. 

4 Jesus' body, once interred, 
Sanctifies his breth en's rest. 

And the place which keeps their 
bodies, 

Since earth lodged that heavenly 
guest, 
Now is hallow'd ; i],': 
We lie down in hope most blest. 

5 Our Redeemer rose victorious, 
O what joy doth this afford ! 
Lasting bliss awaits us yonder, 
Raised to glory, like our Lord ; 

Blessed Saviour, :|(: 
Ever be by us adored. 

(^ Conquering Lord, to heaven as- 
To prepare for us a plnce, [cended 
Pleading thine own blood and merit: 
Here our faith rests on thy grace, 

The! 6 in glory :||: 
We shall see ihee face to face. 



320 



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321 



7 Jesus, at thy blest appearing, 
Freed from weakness, grief, and pain, 
We, restored to thy likeness, 
Then shall join thy happy train ; 

Make us ready, :|(: 
Lord, thy glory to obtain. 

1176 * T. 6S. 

HAPPY I am, yet o'er my happiness 
Can ne'er rejoice but with a blushing 
face ; 

For it is mere mercy, 
Remains a wonder 
Of Christ's long-suffering, when 
thereon I ponder, 

Now and always. 

2 In the glorious presence 
Of God my Saviour, 

Though with abasement, this great 
truth I '11 ever 

Own to his praise :— 

3 That his incarnation, 
His bitter passion. 

And meritorious death procured sal- 
vation, And life for me. 

4 In his great atonement 
I '11 trust unshaken, 

Until I once to see Him shall be 
taken, Whom here I love. 

5 Grant to me, Lord Jesus, 
The special favour, 

Depending on thy grace both now 
and ever, To look to thee,— 

6 In that ever lovely, 
Heart- piercing figure, 

As for us bearing justice in its 
rigour, Upon the cross. 

7 What ecstatic pleasure, 
Shall I ihen savour, 

When face to face beholding thee 
for ever. So as thou art. 

8 On what joys celestial 
Shall I be feasting. 

When, in thy presence from all 
labour resting, I sabbath keep. 

G Oh, what songs of praises 
Will then in heaven 
Resound, when all the ransom'd 
souis thanksgiving 

To Jesus bring. 



10 Lamb once slain for sinners, 
Receive our praises; 

Honour and glory from all choirs 
and clas- es. To thee are due. 

11 Now let all say. Amen, 
The Lord be praised. 

In heaven and earth his name for 
ever blessed 

By all that breathe. 

1177.* T. 71. 

WHAT shall I feel, when I 
The glorious choirs espy 

In bliss unceasing; 
Already in my heart 
Rays from bright Salem dart, 

With hopes most pleasing. 

2 I hear the enraptured sor g 
Raised by the blessed throng 

Of the redeemed : 
Seated upon the throne, 
The Lamb once slain a;one 

Is worthy deemed. 

3 Rejoice, my soul, thou soon, 
When here thy race is run, 

Shalt have the favour 
To go and join the blest, 
And there at home to rest 

With Christ thy Saviour. 

4 Then shall our wo and grief 
Find a most sure relief. 

In joys unbounded; 
Triumphant songs shall be 
To the blest Trinity 

For ever sounded. 

5 How blest when we can say. 
All elso; is fled away, 

And love prevaileth: 
No longer faith and hope 
We need to bear us up, 

Love never faileth. 

6 See, how the victors go 
In raiment white as snow, 

With glory crowned : 
He grants to them through grace 
Around his throne a place, 

On whom death frowned. 

7 The Bridegroom now appears, 
He wipes off all our tears, 

And ends all sadness ; 
To him I had resign 'd 
Myself, and now am join'd 

In perfect gladness. 



TRIIPMPHANT. 



8 O Lord grant my request, 
To be in heaven at rest, 

When 'lis thy pleasure ; 
Then to eternity 
I ne'er shall parted be 

From thee, my treasure. 

9 At thy through-pierced feet 
I '11 humbly take my seat. 

There's heaven's enjoyment; 
To give thee thanks and praise, 
For all thy love and grace, 

Be my e'raployment. 

10 While here. I live by faith, 
Relying on thy death, ' 

For thou 'rt my Saviour ; 
There 1 shall sweetly rest, 
Eeclining on thy breast, 

In peace for ever. 

1178. T. 136. 

MY Lord and God, 

Who hast for me atoned, 

And in death's agony for me hast 

1 weep for joy, [groaned ; 
And raise my feeble song ; 

For both in life and death this medi- 
tation 

Proves unto me a sweet and strength- 
ening consolation : 
Prly pardon's sealed with thy blood. 
My Lord, my God. 

2 The time will come, 
When endless consolation 

Will be their lot, who wait for 

Christ's salvation ; 
I am redeem'd, 
Saith a believing heart ; 
Ev'n here the Lord, whose mercy 

never endeth, 
Wipes oft my tears away, and all my 

steps attendeth ; 
The lime to be with him at home 

At last will come. 

3 Come soon, O come. 

Ye hours, wherein for ever 

With hosts of saints I too shall have 

the favour 
To see my Lord: 
With joy I for him wait ; 
Who knows but I this day may leave 

the body, 

Caird forth to meet the Bridegroom ; 

may he find me ready : 
I long to be with him at home ; 

Come soon, O come. 



321 

4 O happy lot, 

To live in blessed union 

With Christ, and vrith his church in 

close communion ; 
To look to him, 
Promi ted by love ard need ; 
To frod by faith upon his death and 

merit. 

And, p'j.r;ned in heart, become with 

him one spirit ; 
To love him, tiiough we see him not ; 

O happy lot. 

.5 O happy lot. 

To live with Christ our Saviour, 

There to behold his countenance for 
ever ; 

Tn songs of joy 

His holy name to praise ; 

To thank him for our blessed con- 
summation, 

And view his wouncs, those pledges 
of complete salvation. 

All pain and sorrow then forgot ; 

O happy lot. 



1179. T. 30. 

O YE heavenly souls, full joys pos- 
sessing, 

At the fountain-head of every bless- 
ing, 

From your bright legions 
Waft your praises to these lowly re- 
gions. 

2 Songs of victory to the Lamb once 

wounded, [ed, 
With immortal glory now surround- 

O'erwhelm my senses, 
And my heaven already here com- 
mences. 

3 Hear I not the golden harps re- 

sounding ? 

See I not the crowds the throne sur- 
rounding ? 
Adore, adore him I 

They exclaim^ and prostrate fall be- 
fore him. 

4 O that I could join their adoration, 
Lie with them in awful, deep pros- 
tration. 

His feet embracing, 
Bathed in tears, yet hym.ns of glad- 
ness raising. 



322 



THE CHURCH 



5 O Jerusalem, from God descending, 
To thy pinnacles my flight I 'ra bend- 
ing: 

Begone for ever, 
World and sin ;— and welcome Christ 
my Saviour. 

6 But what gentle voice my flight 

prevented ? 

Whispering to my spirit, Rest con- 
tented, 
Thy days are number'd, 

And thy sighs and prayers 'fore God 
remember'd. 

7 Am I longer here, 'midst tribula- 

tion, 

As a pilgrim to maintain my station, 

May 1 unmoved 
Lean'upon the arm of my Beloved. 

8 May the tears and sweat of Olivet's 

mountain, 
May the scene of Calvary's purple 

fountain. 
The dying Saviour, 
Hover 'fore my eyes of faith for 

ever. 

9 May this deaden nature's inclina- 

tion, 

Awe me from the world and sin's 

temptation, 
And sanctify me, 
Till each word and deed may glorify 

thee. 

10 May I grow in spirit daily poorer, 
Make my calling and election surer ; 

Thy word instruct me. 
And thy guardian S[)irit still conduct 
me. 



1180.* T. 83. 

JE5US' sufferings were for me, 
That my hence departing spirit 

Full of joy and peace might be, 
And eternal life inherit : 

I 'm from judgment freed, by faith 

In his meritorious death. 

2 When T leave this world in peace, 
I shall have the grace and favour 

To behold him face to face 
Whom I love, e'en God my Saviour: 

Then I shall for evermore 

Him in endless joy adore. 



3 When 1 shall permitted be, 
To enjoy in fullest measure. 

What his sufferings gain'd for me. 
And possess salvation's treasure, 

With what rapture shall I sing 

Hallelujah to my King. 

1181. ^ T. 119. 

O WHAT joy, :[!: 

0 what joy awaiteth me ! 

1 rejoice in expectation, 
That I in my flesh shall see 
Him the God of my salvation, 
And behold the Lord in endless bliss, 

As ho is. :||: 

2 Yea, amen, :|J: 

Pardon'd sinners, here rejoice 
In this hope and consolation, 
Till we shall vi^ith sweeter voice 
Sing in the great congregation, 
Thou, O Lamb, hast brought us nigh 
to God 

By thy blood, f. 

1182. * T. 45. 

MY lot of grace— will be always 
Beyond defcription blessed; 

Yea, the bliss I shall enjoy 
Cannot be expressed. 

2 Him I shall see, whose love to me 
My heart hath captivated ; 

From his presence I no more 
Shall be separated. 

1183. * T. 208. 

WHAT hast thou, Lord Jesus, 
To redeem and bless us, 

For us undergone ! 
Here we know but parily. 
But there will be shortly 

More of this depth known, 
When above— we shall remove, 
And shall live with thee for ever, 

Our beloved Saviour. 

2 I am lost in wonder, 
When I duly ponder, 

Jesus, on thy grat e; 
That I shall in glory 
Evermore adore thee ; 

And that, face to face, 
I shall see— eternally 
Thee, the God of my salvation : 

O what consolation. 



TRIUMPHANT. 



323 



1184* T. 58. 

WHEN Jesus had to his disciples 
given 

His blessing, and ascended up to 
heaven, 

With deep sorrow filled, 

They upwards gazed, 

Then to Jerusalem their s'eps re- 
traced With inward joy. 

2 When he in like manner 
Shall he returning. 

His church on earth will change her 
grief and mourning 

To songs of praise. 

3 This reflection fills us 
With joy unbounded, 

That we the L(»rd, who for our sins 
was wounded, 

Shall once behold. 

4 O might we, poor sinners, 
For his salvation 

Hunger and thirst until our consum- 
mation, By day and night. 

5 Thus shall we believing 
Ne'er be confounded, 

And here already, with his peace 
surrounded, 

Taste heavenly joys. 

6 May we cleave to Jesus, 
Till we've obtained 

The prize, and till our faith and hope 
have gained 

Their highest aim. 

7 So as she believed, 
Christ's c mgregaiion 

Shall find it, and behold the Lord's 
salvation In endless bliss. 

8 At his blest appearing, 
Freed from all weakness. 

Our bodies shall be changed into his 
likeness 

By his great power. 

9 Amen, Lord, afford us 
Thy kind direction, 

Keep us from evil, under thy protec- 
tion. Always secure; 

10 T il we shall in heaven 
Behold thy glory, 

And free from sin and sorrow there 
adore thee, 

World withont end. 



1185.* T. 205. 

O EXALT and praise the Lord, 

Laud his name for evermore, 
Gratefully with one accord 

With the angels him adore; 
Thank him for the faithfulness, 
Wherewith he his witne>ses. 
Who in heaven are perfected, 
Through great tribulation led. 

2 Here by Jesus' precious blood 
Cleansed from sin and render'd 

They, as ministers of God, | chaste, 

Him by word and deed confess'd; 
In their Lord's reproach a share, 
Hated hy the world, they bare. 
Now they, with the angelic train, 
Praise the Lamb for sinners slain. 

3 They with patience having run 
Their appointed race, in hope 

Of the prize, at last the crown 

Have obtain'd, for them laid up: 
Now they serve the Lamb of God, 
Having in his precious blood 
Wash'd their robes and made them 
In his temple day and night, [white, 

4 In fine, spotless linen dress'd. 
Palms of victory they bear, 

By no sorrows e'er oppress'd, 

Unmolested now by care, 
Free from hunger, thirst, and heat, 
They, possessing joys complete. 
Unto living fountains led 
By the Lamb himself are fed. 

0 Since we likewise may attain 
To this happiness through grace. 

And, by following Jesus, gain 
With the saints in heaven a place ; 

May we tread the narrow path, 

Not unfruitful in the faith, 

And unto the end endure. 

Making our election sure. 

6 May we always have in view 
The example of our Lord, 

Faithfully his steps pursue. 

Giving heed unto his word ; 
In our bodies, while we 've breath, 
Alay we bear about his death, 
That his life may even here 
In our mortal flesh appear. 

7 Let us call to mind with joy 
Those who have before us gone, 

Who obtain'd the victory 
Through the blood of Christ alone; 



324 



THE CHURCH 



That we all may zealously 
Imitate their constancy, 
Till we too the prize receive, 
And with them in glory live. 

11S6 * T. 166. 

UNTO ourselves with deepest awe 

The spirits of the righteous 
We represent, and comfort draw 

From hence, when trials fright us: 
Rejoicing, we behold them now. 

In Jesus' presence blessed, 
From the church militant below 

To the triumphant raised. 

2 There sits the princely company 
Of those, who did surrender 

For Jesus' sake most willingly 
Their lives and worldly grandeur; 

Undaunted meeting fire and sword, 
No toils too great esteemed. 

If they to preach his precious word 
By him were worthy deemed. 

3 All who in Jesus' presence live. 
Removed from mortal vision. 

The crown of righteousness receive, 
In endless life's fruition: [home; 

They are now with the Lord at 
Our humble expectation 

Is, that he '11 let us also come 
To join that congregation. 

1187 * T. 149. 

O HOW excellent and fair. 

Great beyond all measure, 
Will to us our lot appear, 

And how rich our treasure, 
When we see— bodily 

Our beloved Saviour, 

As he is, for ever. 

2 Countless hosts before God's throne 
Where the Lamb resideth, 

And, as God and Man, his own 
To life's fountain guideth, 

Now possess— perfect bliss, 
Which to us is wanting, 
And for which we 're panting. 

3 What here sickens, sighs & groans, 
There will prove victorious; 

Earthly here are sown our bones. 
They shall rise most glorious; 

Death and wo,— every foe 
Which us here annoyed, 
There will be destroyed. 



4 May this ever bles^d hope 
Fill our hearts with gladness, 

And 'midst weakness beams up, 
Till from sin and sadness 

We shall be — wholly free, 
And above, for ever, 
Praise our gracious Saviour. 

1188.* T. 594. 

AT God s right hand the countless 
numbers 

Of just, made perfect, joyful stand; 
Freed from whate'er on earth en- 
cumbers. 

They ' ve gain'd the promised heaven- 
ly land : 

Our souls, with sweet anticipation, 
By faith these glorious realms des- 
cry ; 

And from each kindred, tongue, and 
nation, 

We hear loud anthems fill the sky. 

2 When, O when shall I have the fa- 

vour 

To see the approach of those blest 
days. 

When I shall welcome my dear Sa- 
viour 

With solemn strains, with joyful 
lays? 

How blest will then be my condi- 
tion. 

When in my flesh I Christ shall see : 
Though happy in his love's fruition 
Ev'n here, with him I long to be. 

3 What heavenly joy and consola- 

tion 

This hope affords unto my heart, 
That Christ the God of my salvation 
Will me receive when I depart; 
Then in his presence I for ever 
With the redeem'd shall sing his 
praise : 

O make me ready, blessed Saviour, 
To leave this world, and see thy face. 



1189. T. 79. 

WHILE we anticipate the day. 
That calls our longing souls away, 

What transports fill the breast; 
For lo, our great Redeemer's power 
Unfolds the everlasting door. 

Which leads us to eternal rest. 



TRIUMPHANT. 



325 



2 Ev'n now to our expecting eyes 
The lieaveii- built towers of Salem 

Ev"n now with glad survey [rise ; 
We view her mansions, that contain 
The angelic form, the blessed train, 

And shine with everlasting day. 

3 Hither, from earth's remotest end, 
Lo,the redeemed of God ascend, 

Their tribute hither bring ; 
Here, crown'd with everlasting joy, 
To sing his praise is their employ, 

To bail with songs the immortal 
King. 

4 We too shall join the choirs above 
Where all is peace, and joy, and love. 

Where faith is changed to sight ; 
Then shall we mix with that blest 
throng. 

And raise the ransom'd sinner's song 
In realms of everlasting light. 

1190. T. 14. 

THERE is a house not made with 
Eternal, and above ; [hands, 

And here my spirit waiting stands, 
Till it shall hence remove. 

2 My Saviour by his saving grace, 
Prepareth me for heaven ; 

And, as an earnest of the place, 
Hath his own Spirit given. 

3 We walk by faith of joys to come, 
Faith lives upon liis word ; 

But while the body is our home. 
We 're absent from the Lord. 

4 'Tis pleasant to believe thy grace, 
But we would rather see ; 

We would be absent from the fiesh, 
And present, Lord, with thee. 

1191. T. 14. 

COME, Lord, and warm each lan- 
guid heart, 

Inspire each lifeless tongue; 
And let the joys of heaven impart 

Their influence to our song. 

2 Sorrow, and pain, and every care, 
And discord, there shall cease ; 

And perfect joy and love sincere, 
Adorn the realms of peace. 

3 The soul, from sin for ever free, 
Shall mourn its power no more ; 

But, clothed in spotless purity, 
Redeeming love adore. 



1192. T. 14. 

HAPPY the souls to Jesus join'd, 
And saved by grace alone : 

Walking in all his ways they find 
Their heaven on earth begun. 

2 The church above no other theme 
But Jesus' love doth know ; 

In joyful hymns they praise his name, 
We do the same below. 

3 Him in his glorious realm they 

praise, 

And bow before his throne ; 
We, in the kingdom of his grace : 
The kingdoms are but one. 

1193. T. 14. 

THERE, where my blessed Jesus 
reigns, 

In heaven's unmeasured space, 

1 shall a long eternity 

Spend in ne'er-ceasing praise. 

2 Dear Jesus, every smile of thine 
Will fresh endearments bring; 

And streams of ever-new delight, 
From all thy graces spring. 

3 Haste, my Beloved, fetch my soul 
Up to thy blest abode ; 

Haste, for my spirit h ngs to be 
"With thee, my Lord and God. 

1194. T. 14. 

GOD hath laid up in heaven for me 

A crown which cannot fade ; 
The righteous Judge at that great 
day 

Wii; place it on my head. 

2 A^or hath the King of grace decreed 

This prize for me alone ; 
But all shall it obtain who love 

The appearance of his Son. 



1195.* T. 205. 

WITH thee, Lord, while T remain, 

Thou wilt near thy child abide, 
Till, thy perfect aim to attain, 
I throughout am sanctified : 
All my wants, all my disrress, 
I 11 to thee, my Lord, confess; 
Soon will come the happy day, 
When all tears are wiped away. 



326 



CHURCH TRIUMPHANT. 



2 Amen, yea, Hallelujah, 
Jesus, praise to lliee be given, 
That a \ lace for me through grace, 

Is by thee prepared in heaven : 
Ah. how blest will be my case, 
When I shall behold thy face, 
And, from pain and sorrow free, 
Live for evermore with thee. 



1196. T. 114. 

THE just made perfect, who in glory 
seated 

Around God's throne enjoy eternal 
bliss, 

Behold our God and Saviour as he is ; 

Ah, when shall I, poor traveller, be 
permitted 

To join that happy, numerous com- 
pany. 

And my Redeemer face to face to see. 

1197. * T. 588. 

WHAT happiness. 
What joy and happiness, 
Lord, shall we then possess, 
When we adore thee, 
With angels fall before thee, 
And see thy face ; 
What happiness I 

2 Amen, Amen, 

Then will in highest strain 

L'nto the Lamb once slain 

Kternal praises 

Resoun 1 in heavenly places; 

Hallelujah. 

1193. T. 249. 

TO God we render praise, 

Who grants : : us new displays 

Of mercv all our days : 

When Christ, the Son of man, again 

Shall come, the angels in his train, 

May all of us who here 

'Fore him appear. 

Then meet him without fear. 

2 How erreat our joys will be 
In heaven, : : O Lord, where we 
Thy glorious face shall see ! 
We then shall thee for evermore. 
As the Lamb slairLfor us, adore ; 
In realms of glory bright 
With saints in light 
In hymns of praise unite. 



3 Repeat the solemn strain, 

Worthy :!;: the Lamb once slain 1 

Let all reply. Amen: 

Bless ng, and power, and majesty. 

Through endless ages be to thee, 

Who us by blood has bought, 

In mercy sought, 

And to thy fold us brought. 



1199.* T. 159. 

NOW, Lord, who in this vale of tears 
Dost lift thy gracious face 

Upon thy church, which thee reveres, 
And givest us such peace. 

That sweetly we anticipate 

The heavenly bliss for which we 
wait, 

In thee rejoicing here below, 
Ev n while in tears we sow; — 



2 O form ns all, while we remain 

On earth, unto thy praise; 
That each one fully may obtain 

Thy blessed aim through grace; 
Till we in heaven thy face shall see 
May spirit, soul, and body be 
Preserved by thee against that day 
Blameless, O Lord, we pray. 



COXCLUSION. 

1200. T. 159. 

SIXG Hallelujah, praise the Lord, 
Sing with a cheerful voice ; 

Exalt our God with one accord, 
And in his name rejoice; 

Ne'er cease to sing, thou ransom'd 
host, 

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
Until in realms of endless light 
Your praises shall unite. 

2 There we to all eternity 
Shall join the angelic lays. 

And sing in perfecfharmony 
To God our Saviour's praise : 

He hath redeem'd us by his blood, 

And made us kings and priests to 
God; 

For us, for us the Lamb was slain : 
Praise ve the Lord :— 
AMEN. 



INDEX. 



Lines marked * begin a Hymn. 
A to ALL. 



NUMBER 

A blessed pattern Christ our. . . iJ80 

blessed sense of guilt imp. .. 257 

bow of grace, appearing .... 747 

cheerful confidence I feel 233 

cheerful life enjoy 836 

child of God for ever pants. . 563 

child true happiness may. .. . 9rO 

country I 've found, 4S8 

dying, risen Jesus, 337 

faithful memory bestow 994 

foretaste of eternal joys 1050 

guilty, weak, and helpless. . . 25 

* Lamb went forth 108 

lowly mind impart to me,. . . 599 

* messenger of peace 836 

mottal b idy he assumed 676 

pardon'd sinner I remain. .. . 27 

patient, a victorious mind . . 244 

second look he gave, which. . 335 

single eye, a faithful heart.. 535 

* single mind to me imptrt. . . 606 
sinner 1. and full of blame. . 419 
sinner, on mere mercy cast. . 342 

* stranger and a pilgrim I,. .. . 1106 

subject I of Christ, my 499 

table for me he prepares 444 

widow who her son beloved. 1054 

* wondrous change Christ. ... 61 
Above the starry sky 663 

* Abundantly our Sav. hand. . 719 
.Accept for thy passion 95 

* O God of our salvation . 1067 
our prayers and praises 51 
us as we are, tho' poor. 395 

According to the appointed 76 

* to thy mercy, 714 

* Act full of godlike majesty. . . 944 
Admit us, we pray 936 

* Adored be the Lamb of God . . 670 
Afflicted souls, await the end. . 031 

* Again another fleeting year. . 1063 

as Teacher of man .... 76 

we raise the strain 247 

Against the fiercest powers 27 

Agonizing in ihe garden 275 

Ah! behold the Son of God,.... 484 

come, Lord Jesus, hear. ... 20 



NUMBER 

* Ah, come, thou most beloved. 934 

could we preach in every 870 

do not of his goodness. . . 281 

* give me. Lord, myself to. 538 

Jesus, thy unwot'thy 42 

Lord, f nlarge our scanty. 346 

* I^ord, how apt am I to. .. 531 
might in my behaviour. . 977 
might my heart a mirror. 76 
might the lime soon come 1129 
remain our highest Good. 404 
remember me for good. . . 295 
should not the mercies. .. 1002 
then we feel, that life 937 

* whither should I go 296 

* who are we, thou God of. 948 
who can render thee just. 182 

why am I thus blest 929 

why did I so 1 .te thee 4-59 

* Alas, and did my Savioi-r ]25 

I knew not what I did. 335 

we own with conscious 127 

we're sinful, vile and. . 517 

with shame I own 579 

AH creatures. Lord, on thee 1100 

fears and teriors, when he. 291 

* gloty be to God on high 43 

glory, power, and might 327 

glory to Immanuel'sT 40 

glory to the Saviour's 242 

* glory to the sov'reign 659 

* hail, Immanuftl, 63 

* hail ! thou Lamb of God '141 

his glorious work is done. . 16i 

is the Lord's; the spacious. 867 

may of thee partake 1074 

my desires are fix'd on 460 

my hope and consolation. . 105 

my own- schemes, each. .. . 518 

our days, O Jesus 521 

our wants thou knowest. .. 682 

our woes he did retrieve. . . 78 

pains and tribulations 106 

* praise to thee my God 1086 

righteousness did he 127 

self-dependence is but 729 

* the bliss which we possess. 432 



ALL 

All the merciful are b'essed 495 

the pains and sorrows 144 

the pain thou hast endured 119 

the pure in heart are .... 495 

* the world give praises due 45 
they W'ho, weeping, now 79 
things in beauteous form 187 
things were made by Christ 310 
things with thee are poss. 152 

those are blessed 727 

those who here enjoy by 110 

those, who thro' a beam 326 

thou demanriest, I give 359 

thy strength and life . . . . 753 

we, who now are his, . . 328 

who in Jesus' presence . . 1188 

who love him, view his 1102 

who possess true faith and 651 

ye, who gospel preachers 835 

vour children are his own 1044 

* Almighty God, thou Sov. . . 183 

* Lord, - Eternal £67 

* Altho' a pardoned sinner's 1137 

but little we can do 369 

dear Jesus, we can't 363 

his medicine cause me 630 

* my deep depravity 558 

* Amazing grace, how sweet 398 

* Ambassadors of Christ .. .. £84 
Amen, amen, 1197 

Jesus' words are true t91 

Lord, affoid us 1184 

Lord God Holy Ghost 256 

* this the conclusion ... . 724 
ihou sovereisrn God of 1145 
yea. Hallelujah, 432 & 1195 

* yea. Head of thy church 515 

* Amidst this world's profane 610 

* tribulation we follow 504 
Am I longer here, midst .... 1179 

1 of him possessed .. .. 431 

I of my salvation 530 

Among the evils of the fall 79 

And am I, Jesus, one of . . . . 741 

as successively we quit 898 

if I myrelr examine . . .. 7 

now, even on thy throne 448 

now he pleading stands 240 

reflect on all the pain 562 

should I longer journey 399 

this at last our tlseme 288 

tho' a rugged path it be 750 

tho' in heaven exalted 180 

tho' their bodies turn to 911 

thus by faith we live 559 

thus, to save our souls 31 

what is then Jerusalem 730 

when I 'm to die, 498 

when I once of heavenly 015 



ASTONISH'D 

And when I stand before thy 506 

when thou hast done all 5S4 

when we explore the end 562 

* Angels astonish'd view 1126 

principalities 203 

sing before his .... 965 

'f^ Another day is at an end 1083 

Archangels left their high. . . . 235 

Are not the joys of God above 1097 

* you form'd a creature .... 1169 
Arise, and seek the things 624 

exert thy power 663 

ray ransom'd soul .... 27 

* ray spirit, bless the day 42 

* ye who are captive led 30 
Art thou not refreshed with 736 
As a hen is used to gather. . . . 183 

a little child relies 198 

a thick cloud, let all our 545 

^- birds their infant brood 730 

children, we are own'd by 221 

fallen creatures could not 2 

ground, when parch'd .... 669 

his redeem'd from this .... 833 

in tempestuous weather 1061 

in thy temple, keep thou 268 

long as I have breath in me 6-59 

* long as Jesus Lord remains 729 
long as we on earth remain 805 

JMary adored 470 

much, when in the manger 233 

oft as I approach the holy 699 

oft as we enjoy this blessing 913 

* oft as we expect the favour 931 
oft, this night, as my pulse 1089 
our Head, us move and. . . . 482 
pardon 'd sinners, we . . . . 394 
part of thy church militant 792 

Peter replied 470 

sure as I prove 853 

Surety, thou presenfst. . . . 102 

* the branches are connected 614 
^ the serpent raised by Moses 303 

Thomas, with awe 479 

thy chosen, blood-bought 1018 

thy sheep 758 

* thy will, O my Saviour 635 

* 'twas of old, we now may 874 
Ashamed of Jesus, of my God 506 

of Jesus, of my Lord 506 

of Jesus, of that f riend 506 

we own our great defect 526 

Assist and strengthen us, O 28(3 

and teach me how to 1073 

Assurance of our pardon .. .. 913 

Assure my conscience of her 264 

Assured that Christ our King 240 

Astonish'd, at thy feet I fall 534 

at thy footstool low ICQ 



INDEX. 



AT IXDEX. 
At all limes may we ready be 

all times to mv spirit bear 647 

* God's right hand the 11S3 

his blest appearing 1184 

his call tlie dead awaken 1159 

his cross's foot now tarry 111 

last God's servants cease 653 

* last he's blest, who by the 653 
parting from thy little fold 176 

* thy feet 527 

thy through-pierced feet . . . 1177 

* Attend, Lord Jesus, to my 654 

me, Lord, in all my 1106 

* O Saviour, to our 715 
the gospel trumpet 277 

* Author of the whole creation 108S 

* Awake, and sing the song 679 

my heart ; my soul 45 

* my soul, and with 1069 
Away then, doubts and aiix. 29 

B 

Back, the scourges ploughed 147 

Banish from me what's not 355 

Baptised into his death 907 

Bearing my sin's heavy load 1135 

" the cross's weight 141 

Bear in mind how Jesus . . . . 1032 

then the reproach of ... . 505 

Be especially entreated .... 823 

known to us in breaking 816 

* not disraay'd in time of 302 

* of good cheer in all ycur 228 

* our comfort, which ne'er 380 
our Shepherd every day 985 

* present at your table ' . . . 1104 

* present with thy servants 846 
present with us", Lord our 905 

* still my heart, these .... 641 
the carnal mind sub.'ued 1039 

* this our happy destiny ... . C19 
thou, dear child, in thy 1097 
thou my only Treasure. . . . 1070 
thou my pattern ; let me 81 
thou our strength, be thou 449 
thou with us; then indeed 1042 

* thy wounds anl cross .... 435 

* wi\h me. Lord, where'er 1073 

* Before Jehovah's awful thr. 893 

my eyes of faith 333 

thee we appear .... 1057 
^ the Father's awful thr. 4.52 

* the heavens were 235 
the world I make my 364 
thou Shalt as judge 1160 
thv cross we bo w7 . . . 306 
thy face, O Lord 184 

* thy throne we now 806 

* us place in dread array 1172 



BLESSING 



480 ' * Begone unbelief for mv. 



642 

36 
895 
220 
97 
132 
273 



Behold a great, a heavenly light 
at^thy commanding. ~ . 
for fallen, guilty man 

he sinks in death 

him, all ye that pass by 
how he wish Peter .... 

* how in Gethsemane. . . 86 
I fall before thy face . . 28 
laid in a manger 41 

* my soul, the Lamb of 137 

* my soul, thy Saviour 413 
our God incarnate ... . 231 
the dying Lamb of God 135 
the great accuser cast 164 
the Lamb nf God who 281 

the Lord Jesus 95 

the loving Son of God 127 

the man, he beareth . . 92 

* the Saviour of mankind 130 

* the Saviour of the world 124 
the streams of sacred 123 

* the throne of grace. .. . 690 
to us a child is bf)rn. . . 33 

* us, Lord, rouah stones 480 

* what love the Father 220 

Beholdiijg \\ v.h deep 115 

Believe, thou mourning 272 

* Believing souls, rejoice and 159 
we rejoice 336 

* Beloved, wiiite and ruddy 150 

* youths, if 'tis your 1007 
Beside him we will nothing. . . 425 
Besprinkled with thv precicus 1091 
Besprinkle him, O Jesus 903 

* with thy blood my 570 
Bestow on me a simple mind 605 

* Bethany, O peaceful 383 

Beyond thy utmost waiits .... 696 

Bid me live 52V 

us call to mind thy cross 921 

Bless every thought and 1070 

mo this day. Lord Jesus 1070 

O Lord, thy congregation 702 

O Lord, thy mar. people 1041 

* O Lord, we pray, thy. . . 720 

* O my soul, the God of. . 674 
our covenanting together 786 
us all both old and young 899 

Blessed are the .meek in spirit 495 

are the poor in spirit 495 

* are we, if believing . 10 26 

* Jesus, all our hearts 510 

* Jesus, we implore thee 567 
name of Jesus 73 

* Saviour, with love's 1018 

they, whi live to 1022 

who, without cessation 495 

Blessing an<l praise vre give . . 160 



BLEST 

* Blest are they, supremely 391 

are they, who aie . . . . 495 

are they, who as poor 1022 

are they, who follow 319 

are they, who follow 1030 

^= are they, who human 1030 

are they, who in his 1030 

* are they, whose medi. 1022 
are they, who suffer 495 
are they, who thro' his 1030 

* be that sacred covenant 1113 
Comforter, vouchsafe 260 

he, that comes to 59 

inhabitants of Zion 726 

Jesus, gracious Saviour 303 

Jesus, what delicious 4C6 

Saviour, condescend. . 179 

* soul, how sweetly dost 1157 
Blind unbelief is sure to err . . 620 

* Bliss beyond compare 368 

Blood and water from his side 98 

* Body and soul 's at thy 850 

Boldest foes dare never come 155 

Bonds and stripes and tribu!. 505 

* Both to the seraph and the 62 

* Bow down, ye followers of 794 

* Bread of life 946 

Break, O break this heart of . 299 

Breathe comfort, where 258 

* on these bones, so dry 265 

* Brethren, let us join to bless 673 

* 'tis but meet to . . 1014 

* what do you desire 885 
would you please 484 

Bride of the Lamb, I 'm one . . 741 

* of the Lamb, thou favour'd 754 
Brought safety by his hand .... 641 

* Buried in baptism with our 906 
But, ah, how faint our 1119 

alas, the spark how small 145 

all who know ihemselves 543 

are there such among us 746 

as my strength is far too 101 

examine first your case 922 

give thyself, my Jesus. .. 352 

gracious Lord, when I. . . 534 

hence our confidence. . . . . 127 

himself I most behold. . . 463 

how happy is the soul 564 

I am proud, and headstrong 981 

Jesus' blood and death . . 526 

Jesus Christ, the Son of 157 

lay your own foundation 867 

oh, I 'm blind and ignorant 340 

oh, might we such brethr. 1016 

oh, the house of liv. stones 733 

oh, what offering shall I 350 

see the fields are white . . 884 

gince my Saviour I have 317 



CAUSE 



But since none these great.. 395 

since words, the happiness 965 

sinners who with pungent 326 

tears of joy must ever flow 678 
there 's a voice of sovereign 25 

thine all-seeing eye then 528 

thou declarest on thy word 1164 

thou my kind, almighty . 539 

thy reviving gospel-word 287 

we can hope thy word and 844 

what gentle voice my. . . . 1179 

v.'hen Immanuel's face . . . 213 

while here I 'm left behind 145 

while on earth I tarry. . . . 150 

who can pay that mighty 475 

why do tears, grief, and. . 388 

why do we Jesus see 52 

why was Jesus born in . = . 39 

words can never fully tell 930 

yet his mercy to man 's. . . 62 

yet she can in truth rejoice 833 

By all in earth and heaven. . 51 

all the saints around his C65 

all ihou hast for me endur. 1146 
all thy grief, thy tears, and 85 

Christ's dying love const r. 490 

Christ we 're screen'd with 631 

day and night our steps. . 990 

faith, I see the hour at. .. 317 

faith,! plunge into this sea 315 
faith, through outward care 83 

faith to Jesus cleaving . . . 431 

faith, we claim him as our 452 

his blood shed, the Lamb 422 

his own power were all. . 235 

love's closest bonds united 755 

my own strength I can't. . 532 

none of all the human . . . 157 

one man's guilt we were 18 

sea and land, by night. . . 1107 

thee, as Shepherd of the. . 711 

thee protected, gracious . . 728 

thine illumination 708 

th s sacrament we are. . . . 926 

thy bitter agony 1135 

thy reconciling love 483 

thy Sp rit me reprove 295 

thy Spirit's light 245 

thy sweat, mix'd with 953 

* various maxims, forms and 317 

C 

^ Calling gratefully to mind. . 759 

* Can any contemplation. .. . 381 

any ill distress my heart 219 

a woman's tender care 474 
w^e thy triumphs e're forget 174 

Casi thy burden on the Lord. . 63C 

Cause all disharmony and strife 266 



INDEX. 



CAUSE 



INDEX. 



COVER'D 



Cause me, who now am thine, 929 

Chains of darkness 1018 

Chastise me when I do amiss 528 
Cheer thy chosen witnesses . . 712 

* Cherish us with kindest care 482 
Chief Shepherd of thy fold 757 

* Children of God lack nothing 197 

of God, look up and 163 
of God, who walk 242 
Chosen flock, thy faithful shep. 791 

* souls who now assemble 786 

* Christ being risen from the 166 

by his blood atoned for 906 

* crucified! niysoul, hy 571 
crucified we own as God 835 
having all the law fulfill. 19 

* how are thy people hlest 973 

is the Head : each 248 

is our Master 837 

is risen from the dead 1144 

* is the church's Lord 737 

* is the Vine, we 612 

* is the widow's Friend 1056 

* Jesus is that precious 900 

* Jesus was to death abas. 157 

* my Redeemer, Lord, 443 

* my rock, my sure def. 1144 
our ever blessed Saviour 505 

i * our Saviour look on thee 790 

the Bread that came 10.30 

* the good Shepherd. ... 22 

* the Lord, the Lord most 49 
the true paschal Lamb 336 
thy all-atoning death 742 
thy atoning blood 288 

* thy flock doth hunger 940 

* thy wounds and bitter 105 

* was revealed in the flesh 923 

* whom the Virgin Mary 47 
Christ's agony : his death. . , . 113 

meritorious sufferings 260 

* precious blood which 1092 
ransom'd people rest 8.35 

I Christians are not here below 500 
I * dismiss your fear ; 161 

I * Church of Christ be glad 753 

I * of Christ, sing & rejoice 748 

* of Christ, thv'destinat. 751 
of Christ, within thy 749 
who art ai rayed .... 782 

Circumcise our sinful hearts 78 
Closely by love's sacred bonds 1144 
I'll follow Christ ... . 741 
join'd to thee, our. . . . 482 
Clothed in thy righteousness 293 

Cold mountains and the 81 

is my love, hence sin .... 290 
Come, all ye souls by sin oppres. 277 

* approach to Jesus' table 928 



* Come, blessed Spirit, gracious 257 

faithful Shepherd ! . . . 530 

* Holy Ghost, come 252 

* Holy Ghost, eternal. . 266 

* Holy Ghost, inspire. . 450 
Holy Ghost, mv soul 271 
Holy Ghost, the Sav. 206 
Holy Ghost, with Jesus 939 

* Holy Spirit, come. . . . 259 
Hoiy Spirit, on us br. 264 

* let us join our cheerful 675 

* Lord, and warm each 1191 

* lowly souls, that mourn 912 

* my soul, thy suit prep. 697 
O my fel'ow-sinners 283 

* O my soul, and sing. . 974 
saitii thy bride, who 1133 
sinners, come, though 273 
sinners, Jesus will. . . 32 

* sinners, to the gospel 277 
sinners, to your graci. 278 
sinners, view the Lamb 126 
sinners, view the incar. 33 

soon, O come 1178 

then, and to mv soul 333 
then let us follow ... 999 
then, ye needy sinners, 127 
thou divine interpreter, 4 

* thou universal blessing 66 

* to me, saith the Lord 284 
to the living waters 279 

* worship at Immanuel's 248 

* ye redeemed of the . . 40 

* ye sinners, poor and 275 
ye that heavy-laden 273 
ye weary, heavy-laden, 275 

* Commit thou every grievance 191 
Communing with the Lamb 597 
Compassion for man's fallen 124 
Complete thy work and 353 



thy work my gracious 

Conceal'd amidst the 

Concern 'd for more grace .... 

Confiding in thy name 1152 

Conquering Lord, to heaven . . 1175 
Convince us first of unbelief 257 

us of our sin. 259 

us, that the Lamb was 265 

Could even all the love 

I exalt thee worthily. . . 
I with him spend all my 
we bear from one another 447 

* we sinners fully tell 965 

we tune our hearts and 91 
Counsel and deed are one .... 182 

me, dearest Jesus. . . . 1128 

Countenance majestic .... . . 171 

Countless hosts before God's 1187 
Cover'd with a holy shame. . . 274 



539 
320 
367 



519 
453 
471 



CREATURES 

Creatures, with all their 183 

* Cross, reproach, &, tribulation oOf) 

D 

Daily Jesus' flock thanks .... 256 

may I from thee receive 400 

to Jesus we'll look up 995 

Day nor night ] 

* of judgment, day of wond. 1159 
Dead to the world when I 'm 1084 
Death's horrors thou endurest 102 

* Dear brethren, let us take to 1015 

* children assembled. .. . 1002 
Comforter, receive our 205 

*j heavenly Father, we 222 

Jesus, ev'ry smile of 3193 

Jesus, grant this my . . 570 

* Jesus, when I think on 466 

* Jesus, wherein art thou 101 
'r' Lord, my soul desireth 577 

* Lord, this congregation 933 
Lord, thy sovereign aid 349 

* Lord, when I trace .... 402 
Lord, while we adoring 406 

Saviour, I resign 343 

Saviour bless us 898 

Shepherd of thy chosen 895 

* Dearest Jesus, come to me 467 

* Jesus, in this world 409 

* Jesus, we are here 3 
Saviour, we adore 308 

Deep engrave it on our hearts 744 

in unfathomable mines 620 

Deeply conscious of transgres. 829 

convinced of sin, I cry 518 

Deliver'd from this morial 1173 

Despairing we should never 79 

* Desponding soul, thou 621 

* Destroy, O Lord, the carnal 358 
Devoutly yield thyself to God 1063 
Did but Jesus' love and 472 

ever mourner plead with 648 

ever trouble thee befall. . . 641 

* Didst thou forsake thy 410 

* thou, Lord Jesus, me 347 
thou not in our Hesh 333 
thou thyself devise . . 929 

Direct, control, suggest this 1069 
Do not despise, I pray, ray. . 101 

thou with faith discharge 192 

what thou wilt with me . 322 

Doth howe'er in my frail nai. 523 

* our gracious Saviour . . 645 
Draw me, a sinner, unto thee 273 

* me, O Father, to the. .. . 229 
near, thou wilt discover 102 
near to Jesus' table .... 942 

* nigh to Christ your .... 569 
Due obedience thou didst 983 



FATHER 



Dust and ashes though we be 319 

Dwell therefore in our hearts 259 

E 

Each day unto my henrt 354 

* division of thy fold 978 

moment draw from earth 349 

Earthly affections mortify. . . . 579 

things do not regard 636 

Earth's glory to inherit 462 

Eat and rest— at this great. . . 917 

E'er since, by faith, I saw 140 

since his name we knew 1068 

Effulgence of the light divine 244 

* Embrace us in thy tender 990 
Endow us richly with thy. . . . 268 

the paients with thy 1043 

Engrave this deeply in my. . . . 475 

Enjoy then, with the church 833 

Enrich me always with thy . . 1073 

Enter his gates with thankful 893 

Ere I close my eyes 1088 

* I sleep, for ev'ry favour, 1090 

* we know our lost condit. 307 
we taste— the rich 917 

Eternal are thy mercies, Lord 901 

gates their leaves unf. 169 

thanks be thine 416 

Everlasting praise 171 

Evidence by word and 755 

Evil and few, as Jacob says 1145 

Ev'n now to our expecting. .. . 1189 

Ev'ry island, sea, and 1162 

where with shoutings 880 

Exalted on his glorious 317 

F 

* Fain would I, dear Redeemer 8 

would I think upon thy 3'5 

Fainting beneath the cross's. . 93 

* Faith comes by hearing 311 

is thy gift thou si. Lamb 323 

on Christ's declaration 942 

Faithful Lord, my only joy . . . 849 

* Saviour, we to thee 595 

* souls their Saviour's 1064 
to thee I now engage 344 

Faithfully thy Spirit me 522 

Fall at his cross's foot 129 

down in faith beneath. . . £67 

Fur be gone all carnal 928 

* Farewell henceforth for 1128 

world, thy gold is 133 

Father, behold thy Son 224 

I want a thankful 538 

* of all, almighty Lord 227 

* of angels, and of men 210 

* of Jesus Christ our 008 
of Jesus, Lord of all 200 



INDEX. 



FATHER 

Father of the congregation. . . 202 , 

Fear not ; for this is he ]29 

* not ; without reserve. . . « 553 
Feeling beforehand all the ... 831 
Fill us with p&ace and joy. . . . 1049 
First-born of many brethren, 346 
First for his foes he intercedes ] 10 

let us duly count the cost, 502 

* Fit us for thy service, Lord 858 
Fix'd on this ground may I. . . 315 
Fixing all our thoughts above 1131 
Fix, O fix our wavering 319 

on that face thine eye . . . ]29 

thy temple, Saviour in. 1032 

Fiesh Tbear, and therefore ... 1144 

* Flock of Gh. in fellowship . . 706 

* of Christ with 959 

* of Jesus, be united. . . 485 
Food to which the world's a 15 
For all our meetings, f jr each 710 

all put in authority 722 

all who flee from Sinai's 272 

all who wait upon the 1021 

ever be blest 853 

ever he abides the same, 549 

ever then remain engraved 412 

food he gives his flesh .... 974 

* grace I weep and pant . . 519 
he thy case doth underst. 621 

* mercies countless as the 683 
mercy, mercy. Lord, I ask 537 
our brethren we should too 484 
our heavenly Father's love 2.56 
our sake, most gracious . . 1041 

* our transgressions thou . . 136 
should I e"er so faithful . . 327 
such poor sinners who . . . 329 

* that amazing love and. . . 968 

that bless'^d day 1005 

thee he hangs, my soul . . . 678 

thee, O may I freely .... 475 

the joy he set before thee 1155 

the Lamb of God 753 

therefore poor on earth he 35 

there thou choosest 727 

these our God hath 729 

this I 'm longing 727 

this, let men revile my. . . 839 

thou art gracious, wise. . . 601 

thou within no walls 895 

thy death 404 

thy teaching, heavenly. . . 256 

us'he left his heav^'nly . . . 592 

us these wonders hath he 35 

us to heaven thou did'st 176 

we",thro' grace are taught 332 

we] unworthy as we are, 1066 

what is all the human ... 32 

worthless me, O godlike 146 



GLORY 



For you the healing current . . 233 

Forbid, O Lord, each vain. . . . 531 

* Fore thee. Lord, we appear 810 

* Fountain of life and light 1040 

Free from the noisy, busy 424 

Friend of my soul, O how. . . . 389 

of the friendl(!ss, and 648 

From all anxiety and dread . . 975 

all eternilv, with love 441 

* all that dwell below the 901 
day to day, may we. . . . 843 
death to life he "raised 431 
each idol, O deliver us 1025 

grace to grace still 710 

him descends a beam. . . 364 

him true heavenly life 396 

Jesus' b'ood and merit 431 

* life and grace, tbis we 312 

* my own "works at last I 533 
strife and tumult, God 722 
the cross look down on 98 

* the doctrines I '11 ne'er 7 
thee I am, through thee : 189 
the provisions of thy. . . 186 
there being join'd in one 479 
thence I "11 be taught. . . 102 
this very day 617 

* thy holy habitation. .. 809 
thy majestic throne. . . . 788 
various cares my heart 647 
year to year, while we 990 

* Fulfto my view, in bl. hue 422 
Fulness of grace in him 478 

G 

* Gentle is the coercion . . 593 

Give grace that as brethren ... 852 

me a lowly faithful 848 

me an inly cheerful 848 

me courage good 245 

me grace in all 491 

me grace to walk with 522 

* me thv heart, rnv son . . . 351 
me thy s rength, O God 839 
me what thy own mind 848 
to my eyes repenting. . . . 459 

* to our God immortal. . . . 185 
to the winds thy fears . . 196 
us an humble, active. . . . 994 

us an open door 872 

us, O Lord, to feel thy . . 1034 

us, ourselves and Christ 257 

* us, thy Spirit, Lord 9 

Gladly our own poor works . . 669 

we spend our life .... 867 

Gloomv thoughts must 650 

* Glorious things of thee 726 

Glory and obedience 207 



INDEX. 



GLORY 



INDEX. 



GROUNDED 



Glory to God, the angels sing 42 

to God, who safe hath 1069 

* to God, whose witness 507 
to our great Creator ... 57 

* to the Father 207 

unto Jesus 207 

* unto Jesus be ]62 

Go, all ye wise, without .... 499 

* Go congregation, go and 90 

* follow the Saviour 95 

* forth in spirit, go 129 

* my soul, go ev'ry day . . . 155 

* up, with shouts of 172 

* witness of the 886 

* ye flatl'ring visions .... 602 
God and man indeed 234 

be praised, they who are 170 

be praised, tho' in oursel. 574 

be praised, thy love is. . . . 595 

can this hour with every 192 

fill thee with his heavenly 1097 

* hath laid up in heaven . . . 1194 
Holy Ghost, blest 216 

* Holy Ghost, how glorious 254 

* Holy Ghost, in mercy 253 

* Holy Spirit, be for ever. . . 2o0 
Holy Spirit, now impart 10 

* in a garden, suffers in 89 

in man's death takes no 315 

is mighty to deliver 637 

is my salvation 650 

* is my Saviour and my 623 

makes with man his 51 

* moves in a mysterious . . 620 
never yet mistakes hath 660 
now to man is reconciled 29 

* of my life, on thee I call 648 

* omnipotent Creator 1075 

our salvation 725 

raised him up, when he . . 158 

* reveals his presence 662 

ruleth in heaven 672 

sends you forth— his will 867 

* who art love, the same . . 591 
who to all things being. . . 47 
whom we serve, our God 507 

* will the widows ne'er.. . 1054 
with us, God appears .... 74 
with us, we vow to thee. . 783 

* God's boundless grace 881 

* holy word which ne'er 2 
only Son, stupendous 450 

* Good Shepherd hear 804 

Grace and a sensation 520 

* and peace from God. . . . 802 

* grace, O thai 's a welc. 328 
how exceeding great . . 328 
is the only wish and. . . 326 
through the blood of Jes. 428 



Gracious Father, bless 802 

Lord, blessed is our 756 

Lord, I wish alone. . 356 

Lord, may we believe 742 

* Lord, our Shepherd . . 791 
Lord, who, by thy pas. 495 

* Lord, who us hast . . 762 

* Lord, with fervent. . 717 

* Lord, with one acc. 818 
Redeemer, grant to us 363 

* Redeemer, Lamb of 537 

* Redeemer, thou hast 468 

* Redeemer, who for us 442 

* Saviour, bless thy con. 712 

* Saviour, moved by. . 67 
Grant her to thee an ever .... 711 

* Lord, that with thy dir. 486 
Lord, to thy congregat. 755 
me a harmless, dove-like 704 
me an upright, simple h. 704 
me but this firm faith . . 929 
me but this thou great 1004 

me steadiness 245 

me that meek and lowly 76 

me the grace, while I . . 123 

me the indisputable seal 271 

me to know thy blessed 848 

* most gracious Lamb of 356 

none among us may 845 

O Christ, thou Sf)n of G. J09 

that all of us may prove 562 

that I may henceforth. . 544 

that sustained 611 

that we all, both young 761 

that we all may 711 

that we all, with heart 1049 

that we may love thee 582 

that we may never lose 256 

that with thy chosen. . . 749 

then that I may 1164 

thy comforts to ray mind 45 

to me, Lord Jesus 1176 

unto ev'ry man ied pair 1038 

unto us continually 989 

us a contented mind .. . 978 

us, and all our children 1043 

us each blessing purch. 721 

us, in meekness to 480 

us resignation 662 

us to increase 255 

us to obey 255 

we fervently iniplo. thee 807 

we, impelled by thy love 857 

Great defects are still revealed 1064 

* High Priest we view. . . 94 
is the harvest, truly. .. . 874 
is the hidden mystery 33 

* the feast, to which thou 945 

* Grounded on the eternal ... 883 



GROUNDED IXDEX, EE 

Grounded oa ihy Saviour's. . . T55 * Hear. O Jesus, my complaints -2^9 
' O Lord, a parent's pray. 1044 

the joint petition . . . .546 

Bad I an angel's heavenly. . . . 67S thou oar heart's desire j]-29 

we angel's tongues 20] * ye sinners, peace and .55 

* we nought 113-3 Heart-piercing sight, he ..... . 97 

Hadsi thou not life & salvation 1041 ; reviving is the view . . . 41.5 

thou not sought me first 44o ' Heavenly joy and holy 9-JT 

=^ Hail, all hail, victorious. . . . 16"^ •■ * Heaven's kingdom none 904 

* Alpha and Omega, hail 316 He as a p'or mean child was 43 

* church of Christ, bought 741 ascended up on high ITO 

First and Last, thou . . 316 Llesseth me so sensibly. . . 471 

Lamb once slain, thy 634 bore the curse of all. 401 

* suffring Lamb of God 96 built the earth, he spread 155 

* thou wondrous Infant 50 calls us brethren 671 

your dread Lord and ours -23^ ; came to seek and save the 32 

* Hallelujah, praise be given 573 ■ died for me . ]42 

Happy I am. yet o'er my 1176 ever lives to intercede. .. . 181 

is each virgin's station 102.C' every where hath way . . . 196 

^ meditation 144 freely laid his majt-sty . . . -291 

O Lord, are they 739 fulflll'd all righteousness 78 

* race of witnesses. .. . P17 graciously conducts me . . 431 

* soul, thy days are. . . . 1155 graciously regards our. . . 1053 

* the cnildren who are 1004 grants us. for our tears . .. 314 

* the cJii!. who betimes 1003 guides my soul to living 444 

* the man whose highest 601 hath by all he did and said 1097 

* the souls to Jesus 1192 i hath dearly bought my soul 133 

* the souls who contrite 332 hath himself the keys .... 161 
they who are excited lft-29 hath now his Godhead's. . 661 
they who feel the .... 1027 hath with a pledge of grace 926 
they who here adore 53 having triumph'd over. . . 160 

* they who oft for Jesus 1029 1 his mercy doth remember 1033 
■* thrice happy hour of 977' in the days of feeble flesh 181 

who thus find in Jesus 1029 ■ is and shall remain our . . 729 

^ Happiness, delightful name 401 is. as long as life shall last 1136 

Hark, his dying word 133 ' is mine, and I am his .... 465 

how he sroans. while . . 130 • is our Saviour and High- 1048 

how ihe'meek and IJO ■ is the blessed paschal Lamb 157 

* my soul, it is the Lord 474 is the Rock : how firm he 248 

0 mv soul, what =ing 393 is the Sun of righteous. 35, 248 
the Father welcomes. . . 171 : is the Vine ; his heavenly 248 

* the trump of God is. . . . 1161 knows [he hours for jov . . 192 
Haste, my Be'oved. fetch 1193 laid his glory by . . 2^0 

then, O Lord, to thee I 537 left bis bright, his glorious 36 

Hasten, as for brides is fitting 927 left his Father's th one. . . 334 

Hath he aught to say to thee" 497 left his radiant throne. . . . 40-3 

he join'd us to the church 5*72 loves and values me 1117 

he not from our earliest G60 | meekly all our sorrows. . . 30 

Have patience with us 260 ' ne'er shall weep more . .. 1006 

we thro' dang'rous paths 629 pardon d me like Magdal. 166 

=^ Head and Ruler of thy cong. 826 prospers all his servants 834 

* of thy blest congregation 1041 rests now in peace 1005 

* of thy church, behold. . 797 riseih. who mankind hath 165 

* of thy congregation. . . 793 said. My flesh is truly 924 

Heal me. O my soul's Physi.. . 103 saith to'us repeatedly ... . 1053 

^ us. Immanuel, here we - . 320 sees us willing slaves. . . . 240 

Hear him. ye deaf; his 677 sent his S->n with powrr 185 

1 not the go'den harps ? 1179 showers his choicest bless. 924 
my requests, O Lord. . . 623 shows me how from him I 532 



HE IND 

He sings now above. 1005 

sought and found us 397 

speaks; and, listening to 677 

subdued ibe infernal pow. 286 

* that confides in his Creator 19-2 

that hath help d me 641 

the mighty, he the 53, 1033 

took such in his arms on. . 1153 

upon his heart doth bear 734 

wash'd away my every. . . 27 

was ofier'd on the tree 294 

when thii feast was first 930 

w^ho in Jesus' death 517 

who in self-righteousness 922 

who is by Cijrist directed COS 

who is to Jesus Christ ... 490 

who Jesus' mercy knows 922 I 

who nought but I'hrist . . . 603 | 

who j;repared for every. • • 39 ' 

who rules both heaven and 44 

* who striveih for sanclific. 564 
who the wants of all .... 47 
who unto his flesh and . . 975 
who was scorned on the. . 835 

v/ho, without delay 1008 

will present our souls. . . . 680 

He '11 never quench the 181 

He 's full of grace and truth . . 291 

merciful and kind 314 

rnock'd and defamed ... 95 

my God, my flesh and . . 409 

your's with all his merit 569 

Heirs of salvation 1120 1 

Help us, O Lord, to wafch 1166 ! 

us- thy pleasure to fulfil 227 \ 

Heralds of grace would ye. . . . 835 ; 

Here all our wants are well . 043 ; 

* am I, blushing, weeping 118 

* are we, children poor and 991 

are we richly fed 784 1 

by faith v%'e "re humbly 749 i 

by Jesus' precious blood 1185 

come I. mv Shepherd. . . . 639 

doth the Lord of life 131 

I behold, as in a glass. . 131 

I forget my cares and. . . 126 

I "11 sit for ever viewing 426 

* in constant, quick 632 

* in thy presence we appear 10 
is an ensigji on a hill. . . 131 
is a pasture rich and. . . . 387 
is love divine pourtrayed 1062 
is our hand ; us, Lord . . 750 
is the place, where weary 146 
it is good for us to be. .. . 948 
it is I find my heaven. . . 426 
lies in death 's embraces 150 
many faithful souls are 834 
may we prove the power 895 



fEX. HIS 

Here more lhan Tabor's glory 948 

my sabbath is completed 152 

of Christ's incarnation . 51 

on earth in tears 1132 

pardon, life, f nd joys. . . 450 

saith our kind, redeeming 938 

stands the promise fair . . €96 

we now— most humbly. . 917 

will I stay, and gaze. . . . 131 

will 1 stay, engaged .... 146 

Here 's a task, may parents . . 1044 

Hereby we stand 877 

Hereto we cheerful sav, Amen 868 

Herrnhut, the Most High's 786 

Hidden from all ages past .... 145 

in Christ the treasure 340 

Highest King and Priest 245 

* High in tlie heavens, eternal 186 

* on his everlasting throne 834 
Highly favour'd church, thou 748 

* favour'd congre 749 & 755 

* High-priest of thy church . . 776 

on thee I call. . . 246 

Him in his glorious realm .... 1192 

I shall see, whose love . . 1182 

His arm sup{)orts the sky .... .54 

blest people still on earth 1161 

blood thy cause will plead 129 

blood, which did for you. . 169 

bodv broken 9l4 

body is dead 1005 

boundless years can ne'er 194 

church is still his joy and 163 

comforts da.ly me sustain 634 

cries and prayers— his. . . . 422 

enlivening countenance. . 789 

flesh is torn with whips. . 128 

goodness and his mercies 444 

good Spirit's blest instruc. 388 

grace subdues the power 6"/ 7 

holy name for ever be. . . . 166 

Holy Spirit we receive. . . 326 

looks of grace insure 471 

love in'times past 642 

love is'mighty to compel 277 

love producet'h love ; 1028 

love, what angel's thought 406 

living heart we open see 975 

loving-kindness those shall 600 

mercy claims our highest 794 

mercy every sinner claims 988 

meritorious industry 995 

name, his nature soar. .. . 54 

people now confess 309 

purposes will ripen fast . . 620 

redeem'd his praise show 162 

resurrection's power divine 158 

shame to all will be dis. . . 1165 

sovereign power without 893 



HIS INDEX. 

His Spirit cheers my spirit . . 622 

Spirit is the Sovereign . . 622 

Spirit purifies the heart . . 313 

stripes \Yhereby I "m heal'd ]16 

sufferings have deliver'd 1157 

thorns and nails pierce . . 126 

word's a lamp unto my . . 18 

words with due attention 502 

wounds are open fountains 282 

Hither each atHicted soul .... 922 

from eartlrs remotest 1189 j 

sinners, all repair .... 145 j 

Ho, every one that thirsts . . 279 , 

ye needy, come and .... 275 ; 

* Hold o'er thy church, Lord. . 766 ; 

over us thy gracious . . 714 i 

Holv awe pervades mv heart 170 , 

Ghost, e ernal God 3 | 

* Ghost, thou God and ... . 256 ' 
holy, holy, in earth and 171 j 

* holy, holy, sings the .... 1127 i 

* Lanih, and Prince of. .. . 496 ! 
Lord, by ihy body given 149 j 

* Lord, holy and almighty 1 ! 
Spirit, we adore thee. 202 > 

* Trinity 201 ; 

Honour to the almighty Three 206 j 

Hosanna, Hosanna 999 ; 

^ to the roval Son . . 59 ^ 

* to the Son of David 243^ 

* How amiable thy 727 

* are thy servants blest 889 : 
bitter the cup none can 642 i 
blessed is thy family . . 739 

* bless'd am I, most .... 389 ; 

* blest are we, when we 964 
blest he is— who . . . . 148 ' 
blest, how excellent . . 461 
blest, when we can say 1177 

* bold and vain 768 

* bright appears the .... 364 | 

* can a sinner here . . . . 563 

* can I view the 433 

* condescending 'tis that 633 

* could I bear to be . . . . 556 
coukist thou love such 449 
do we blush vrith cons. 79 
doth the old corruption 52? : 
fast can love-cords .... 489 , 
glad am I that 1 have 1146 ' 
glad am I that thou so 529 

* good and pleasant is it 478 
great and wondrous . . 157 

* great at last my joy . . 513 
great our joy will be . . 1198 

* great the bliss to be a 387 

* greatly doth my soul . . 1174 j 
greatly he forgiveness 543 , 
greatly man incenses 102 ' 



I FULLY 

How happy feels a contrite . . 166 

* happy we, when ^uilt . . 629 

* heart-affecling Christ . . 998 

Ijighly blest, how 3SG 

highly favoured had I. . . . 115 

highly is pooi man by . . 120 

higi'ly wonderful is . . 101 

is Jesus' sacred soul. ... 91 

is my soul delighted. . . . 413 

* lost was my condition . . 337 
merciful art thou. O. . . . 341 
much better thou "rt . . .. 1096 

* much we 're loved by .... 458 

* needful strictly to . . . 541 
pleasant is love's har. . . 488 
pleasant is our lot, yea. . 388 
pleasing 'tis a new-b rn 272 
precious are thy thoughts 395 
pre. are thy thoughts of pe. 566 

* precious is the book .... 13 

* sad our state by nature 25 

* shall a young man .... 1013 

* shall 1 meet my Saviour 34 
should T. slaughter'd. ... 929 
should I live in constant 1145 

* soon, exalted Jesus .... 1134 
soon, when Satan . . . . 532 

* sweetly this our brother 1154 

* sweet the name of ... . 71 
sweet the precious . . . . 678 

* sweet thy dwellings. . .. 732 
that blest moment I. . . . 115 
the b^ood. which from . . 927 
vast is here display'd . . . 929 

very weak I am 343 

wondrous thy love .... 524 

wretched they, who .... 32 

However weak and helpless . . 439 

Human reason is too shallow 927 

Humbly, Lord Christ, I .. .. 1145 

Hungry and thirsty after . . . . 372 

Hun^rv and thirst V, faint. . .. 816 

* Hush, dear childj lie still .... 109(3 

I 

* [ am a poor sinner 520 

am assured, nor life, nor 1133 

am lost in wonder 1183 

* am needy, yet forgiven . . 554 
am the chief of sinners .. 445 

* ask not honour, pomp, or 590 
confess, O Lord, with .... 522 
confidently do believe . . - . 230 
deliver'd thee, when bound 474 
do not praise mv lab'ring 189 

fall at thy feet 402 

feel how much in debt I . . 418 

feel the load of sin so vast 293 

fullv am assured 413 



I GIVE 

I give myself to thee anew . . 544 

give thee thanks unfeigned 100 

gladly will show forth thy. . 531 

go hence at the appointed . . 1145 

hear the enraptured song . . 1177 

I and my transgressions - . . 102 

in the dust adore 343 

* kneel in spirit at my Sav. 134 
know 1 worthless am . . . . 451 

know my poverty 288 

know that nought in me . • . 518 

know that through thy grace 519 

* know the weakness of my 549 
know, through mercy free • • 451 

I 'Jl be like Mas^^dalen at thy . . 292 

be my flesh denying . . . . 102 

be with the beholders ... 102 

bless thee, and thou shalt 878 

* glory in nothing but only 4(54 
go with thee, my Saviour 92 
here with thee continue. . 100 
make thy wondrous, dying 982 
never cease repeating . . . 339 

* praise thee with my heart 660 
spare all needless thinking 635 
speak the honours of thy 72 
trust my greai Physician's 630 
weep, whene'er he's not to 469 

1 lay in fetters groaning 34 

live now, and to God .. 986 

look to Golgotha 414 

love his people and their . . . 992 

love his tears and sufferings 992 

love mount Calvary, where 992 

* love the Lord, who died ... 992 
love to hear that he was . . . 992 
love to think the time will. . 992 

I'm lost in deepest wonder .. 428 

lost in wonder and amaze 86 

often stubborn, vain, and 980 

* overcome with humble . . 424 
well assured 700 

I now believe, in thee 296 

now my soul and frail .... 1085 

now wish to be 402 

of his body am a limb 1147 

once was wholly dead 344 & 528 

open heart and soul to thee 934 

own the fault mine 470 

plead thy rich promise . . • • 639 

recommend myself for ever 321 

resign myself to thee 355 

saw One hanging on a tree 355 

see him in the garden 413 

see him lead a suffering . . . 317 

see him look with pity . . • . 317 

see his countenance defiled 93 

see his hands and feet .... 93 

see my Saviour kneeling ... 85 



IF 

I see my Saviour languish ... 92 

see thee scourged, plunged . . 101 

send my cries unto the .... 18 

shall, when time is o'er 1130 

sinful worm, with awe 134 

* smite upon my guilty breast 97 
tell the hours and days . . . . 3133 
thank thee, gracious Lord . . 46 
thank thee, that in mercy . . 353 
thank thee, with sincerest. . 445 
thee adore my gracious. . . . 344 

then at thy throne 853 

thirst, thou didst upon . . . . 272 

thy unworthy child 288 

* to my God am reconciled . . 324 

trust in Jesus' merit 429 

trust my guilt was done. . . . 298 

unworthy sinner 420 

I 've nought to give 658 

I view in thee, thou wan and 146 

view the Lamb in his own 333 

was defiled all over 118 

* weep for joy 142 

* will a little pilgrim be 99 

will my heart to thee resign 993 

* will rejoice in God my 64 

* will sing to my Creator 188 

wish, as faithful Christians 590 

with sacred sorrow 420 

* with the fallen human race 27 
would go from pole to pole 168 

If any thing in us appears 563 

ask'd: hast thou already 593 

but his arm support us 507 

done to obey thy laws. .... . 1074 

early thou wilt take me. . . . 984 

* father, mother, children, wife 502 
he all my wants supplied . . 626 
he his grace on us confer. .. . 995 
he shed his precious blood. . 626 

Jesus should appear 1129 

love unfeign'd we in our. . . . 478 

my sins' burden would 389 

once the plough in hand. . . . 502 

one member honour'd be . . . 482 

our all on him we venture. . 509 

question'd by thee 367 

the Lord protect me 650 

there's a fervour in my soul 373 

thou, our Comforter 259 

thou partakest of his grace 1097 

thou through thorny paths. . 389 

thou wilt have me longer. . . 984 

* to Jesus for relief 626 

to Jesus they appeal 391 

* to me experience 430 

unto us our friends are 988 

we are to thy cause but . . . 809 

we in Jesus' saving name , . 559 



INDEX. 



IF 

If we thy rich for^veness .... 

we, when by gnilt oppressed 

we, with uprightness 

with willing resignation . . . 

yet while pardon may be. . . 
Immanuel, incarnate God .... 

our Brother now, 

* to thee we sing. . . 

* Imraanuers meritorious. . . . 
Impart to us that needful .... 
Impress this truth upon my . • 

thy wounds upon .... 

* Impress'd with filial fear . .. 
Imprint thine image on my . . 
In a moment stands before. . . . 

* age and feebleness extreme 
all distress to him 1 '11 cry . . 
all I think, or speak, or do. . 
all our griefs he takes a share 
all wants, in all distresses. . 
all we do. constrain'd by . . . 
bread and wine to them he 
ceaseless happiness they . . . 
childhood and in youth .... 
converse make me tractable 

darkest shades if thou 

darkness we stray'd 

distress be thou my Saviour 
each heart O fix thy dwelling 
each state and condition. . . . 
electing grace rejoice 

* evil long I took delight .... 
fine, spotltss linen drest. . . . 
foreign realms and lands . . . 

* God, the mighty Lord of. . . . 

heart here purified 576 

heav'n and earth who is . . . 806 

him complete 1 shine 4-21 

him I trust for evermore . . . 327 

him we live and move 1101 

his great atonement. 1176 

holy contemplation 116 

* holy writ it is avow'd 310 

* humble, gratetlil lays G94 

* Jesus" love and peace 777 

* joyful h\mns of praise, 686 

labour oV at rest, O Lord . . . 761 
life, they witness this, with 835 

liveliest manner 

love remember this thy . . . 

* lying down to take my rest 
manifested love explain . . 

* mercy. Lord, remember me 

* mercy, Lord, this grace . . . 
midst of dangers, fears .... 
m.utual love and harmony, 
my body when restored . . . 
my distress, I raised with, , 
my forlorn condition . . . 339 & 413 



INDEX. 

1028 ; In my Saviour's intercession 
our degree and measure . . . 

* our short warfare here. . . . 

* peace will I lie down and 
peace with all may I be . . . 
pity look upon my need . . . 
search of empty joys below 
servant's form, lo ! he .... 

* spirit I am waiting 

spirit we behold him, 

strains of wo 

suff'ring be thy love my . . 

sweet communion 

temptation may we firmly 
that ever lovely, heart-pier, 
that glorious vest arrayed 
that most dark and dob ful 

* that most dark and doleful 
that most precious river. .. 
the dust we sink before. . . . 

the glorious presence 

the grave for me he lay ; . . 
the hope of all this joy .... 
the hour of dark temptation 
the lonely house of mournins 

* the name of Jesus Christ. . 
the Redeemer, as my head 

* thee [ live, and move, and 
thee I trust by faith 

* thee, O Christ, is all my. . . 
thee we trust for ever . . . . ■ 
these degenerate evil days 
these our days exalt thy. . . 

* thine image. Lord, thou . . . 
this humble, happy frame. . 

this sepulchral Eden 

this vain & wretched world 

* this world so full of snares 
thy death is all my trust . . 

thy family. O Jesus. 

tliy garden here below .... 
thy irrace my children keep 
thy hands and feet I see . . 

* thy love and knowledge. .. 
thy most precious blood . . 
thy righteousness array'd, 
thy wounds, O Jesus, .... 

true simplicity 

want, my plentiful supply 
weakness. ])ower divine he 
wisdom, infinite thou art : 

Incarnate God, exert thy power 
Inclined to me in tenderness 

* Incline thine ear in favour 
Indeed, had Jesus ne'er been 

* Infinite Source, whence all 

Inspire our hearts with 

Into the bosom of our Friend 
Is crucified for me and you . . . 



1009 
1008 
637 
1164 
48 
1119 
46 
79 
990 
323 
5-28 
427 
981 
330 
1139 
633 
83 
181 
751 
15S 
915 
1004 
1068 

704 ! 
3077 
2.55 
1108 I 
760 i 
747 i 
790 i 
335 
1185 
889 
1048 



999 
798 

1081 
333 

1087 
857 
889 
750 

1144 
659 



IS 
643 
752 
870 

1089 
704 
287 
279 
61 

1148 
924 
151 
441 
914 

1032 

]176 
509 
915 
916 
981 
823 

1176 
170 

1161 
15 

■ 491 
832 
311 
189 
414 
293 
698 
6 

868 
21 
594 
150 
1044 
1046 
145 
749 
613 
1044 
98 
616 
343 
78 
420 
576 
376 

eol 

183 
36 
27 
825 
647 
38 
831 
738 
133 



IS INDEX. 

* Is God my strong salvation 

good in contemplation • . . 

* that my dearest Brother ? 
there a thing beneath the 
there a thing that moves 
there a thing that warms 

* this indeed our happy lot, 
this our high calling .... 

Israel's seed— from slavery . . . 
It also shovv^s God"s boundless 

caused thee pain, O Son of 

gathers God's elected Hock 

is as tho' my eyes now view'd 

makes the wounded spirit . . 

ne'er can be expressed . . . . 

plain appeareth 

sweetly cheers our drooping 
Its fresh representation . . . . 

J 

Jehovah founded it in blood 

* holy Lamb 

in thy person show. . 

is thy name 

Jesus, unto God .... 

Jerusalem the church above . . 
Jesus, above all else I love . . . 

* accept the thanks and 
all-creating Word .... 
all our souls inspire. . . . 

* all praise is due to thee 
and didst thou bleed for 

* and shall it ever be ... 
as water well applied . 
at my dissolution .. .. 
at thy blest appearing. . 

blessed Jesus .... . 

bows his head and dies 

* by thy almighty power 

* bv thy Holv Spirit 

* Christ, thou leading Star 

* Christ, who bled and. .. 

comelh to fulfil 

cured my soul's infection 
for thy faithful leading 
gives us life and peace 

* God of our salvation . . . 

* grant me to inherit 

grant to me the grace . . 
great High-priest of 

* hath procured salvation 
hear my fervent cry. . . . 
hear my supplication . . 

* hear our fervent prayer 

* hear our prayer 

* hear our supplication . . 

* how great was thy desire 

* I am richly bless'd . . . 
I humbly thee implore . 



JESUS 



622 


* Jesus, I love thee fervently 


476 !■ 


593 




I love thy charming name 


72--I; 


924 






108 V 


348 




is become at length .... 


897 - 


393 




is my joy 


366 


745 


* 


is my light most fair. . . . 


463 


868 






75 y * 


492 




is the loveliest name ... 


44 


917 




is worthy to receive .... 


675 ?j* 


2 


He 


knit all our hearts to . . . 


819 i i 


344 




lead each married pair . . 


1039 


2 


* 


Lord most great and glo. 


495 


115 




Lord of life and glory . . . 


932 


71 




Lord of the creation .... 


927 1 


747 




lo ! to thee we bow • . . . 


073 


725 






656 i 


13 


* 


makes my heart rejoice 


961 ■ 


102 




my All in ail thou art . . . 


376 






my All, my highest good 
my All, my soul's best . . 


651 






652 


730 




my highest treasure .... 


462 


489 


* 


my King, thy kind and 


386 


333 






241 


24 1 




my only God and Lord . . 


651 


216 


* 


my Saviour, full of grace 


372 


1173 




my Shepherd, Saviour, 


71 


321 




0 may we thee obey .... 


799 


1049 




our glorious Head and . . 


326 


795 




our Guardian, Guide ... 


649 


479 




our helper in all need, . . 


1050 


35 




our High-priest and our 


180 


128 




Prince of life once slain 


744 


506 




Redeemer of mankind. . . 


449 


908 




seek thy wandering sheep 


295 


]03 


* 


Source of gladness . . . . 


650 


1175 




of my salvation . . 


104 


73 




th' almighty Son of God 
the children's dearest . . . 


31 


98 




989 


1147 




the church's Lord and . . 


551 


582 




the hind'rauce show 


296 


500 


* 


the Lord our Shepherd . . 


988 


795 




the name, that charms . . 


677 


954 




the rock on which I .... 


71 


345 




the whole creation's 


6(>4 


1064 






467 


75 




thee T view, in spirit — . 


103 


823 




their work delighted sees 


834 


491 




therefore, let us own .... 


75 


355 


* 


thou art my heart's deli. 


362 


826 




thou art my King, praises 


246 


1009 




thou art my King, to me 


238 


356 




thou art my salvation ;. . 


llOS 


37 






390 


716 




thou fain wouldst have. . 


580 


1095 




thou my only rest 


463 


778 




thou Source of calm rep. 


244 


918 




thou Source of life, im. . . 


956 


109 






414 


599 




thy feast we celebrate. . . 


920 



JESUS INDEX. 



* Jesus, thy light again [ view 350 
*" thy love exceeds by far. . 448 

* thyself to us reveal ;. . . . 560 
"f" thv word is mv delight. . 11 

till my latest breath .... 98 

to thee I bow 421 

to thee our souls we raise 994 

to thy garden lead us 94 

^ we look up to thee 483 

- we now devote to thee 10J7 

when in majesty 45 

when stern justice said. • 75 

when thy blessings 520 

^ where'er thy people meet 895 

who art the' Tree 246 

^ who died, is now 179 

^ who died, the world to. . 163 

* who died upon the cross 864 

* who for me hast died ... 613 
who hast cnce been dead 109 

* who is always near .... 168 
who passed the angels 1119 

* who to save hast pow'r £67 

* who with thee can comp. 245 

* whose hands once pierc. 393 

* will I never leave 465 

wipes a way their tears. . 391 

yieldeth up his spirit, .. . 1175 

yields me delectation; . . . 345 

Jesus' body once interred .... 1175 

bride, his congregation. . 928 

death thy strength abi.. . 751 

* life of grief and sorrows 1175 

* love unbounded 521 

* mercies never fail 1102 

* name, source of life and 74 

* suff'rings were for me . . 1180 

John's portion so blest 367 

Join"d in one spirit to our Head 1113 

Join earth and heaven to bless 421 

his church in this confes. 751 

* to render thanks and pra. 1033 

* Joy divine & heavenly peace 813 

for thy torments we receive 124 

* Jud^e me now. mv God and 1168 

not the Lord by feeble 620 

Just as thou art, to Jesus come 272 

Justice and truth maintain . . . 238 
K 

Keep me through thy grace. . . 8.33 

thou me, a feeble child 496 



Kindle within us, and preserve 268 

Known to thee, whose eyes are 299 
L 

+ Lamb, for thy boundless love 120 

of God, all praise to thee 415 

* of God beloved, 420 

of God, display the virtue 523 



LIFT 

Lamb of God, I look to thee 983 

of God, most holv . . . 171 

* of God, my Sav. thou 147 
of God, once wounded 207 
of God. thou shalt rem. 91 
of God, thus dearest 144 

* of God,— thv precious 423 

* of God, who thee rec. 319 
once slain for sinners 1176 

Leaders would ye laithful } rove 838 
Lead us so, tl.at we may honour 582 

* Learn, church of Jesus Oil 

Leave to his sovereign sway l&G 

Let all with love and filial "fear 227 

every tiibe, & every tongue 242 

* hearts and tongues unite 1068 

him that is thirsty 039 

human arts make others 8 

me, above all, fulfil 983 

me by faith behold thy face 466 

* me dwell on Golgotha 133 

me in all things conqueror 571 

me my weary mind recline 647 

me perceive Ihy friendly. . 462 
mercy pardon all our crimes 227 

more unto thy church coll. 845 

my life and conversation . . 1075 

neither honours, pomp, nor (:0-3 
neither lust nor fear prevail 575 

no false comfort lift us up 253 

not conscience make you 275 

no tenif tation us befall . . 227 

nothing dwell wi hin my 461 

nothing in our minds take 986 

our children, gracious Ld. 1042 

our mutual love be fervent 600 
the false raptures of the mind 5 

the minds of all our youth 899 

the splendour of thy 'word 17 

the sweet work of prayer 988 

the Vv-hole earth his power 674 

* the world hear 877 

thy power divine, we pray 967 

* thy presence go with me 865 
thy gpirir, which is Truih 783 
us call to mind with joy 1185 
us for each other care . . . 483 

us, "fore thee abased 764 

us from all our sins be. . . . 939 

us raise our minds above 1144 

us stand ready, let each. . . 1031 

us then, with the heavenly 160 

us things excellent discern 994 

us walk the narrow way 1169 

us u atch and pray, lest we 574 

Life derivinsr from thy death 319 

thou diedst for me 245 

Lift up thy hf-art to him on hi. 624 

* up thy pierced hands most 765 



LIFT 

liift your hearts and voices high 44 

Like her, with hopes and fears 320 

the king of Salem 940 

Living faith with clearest vis. 307 

* Lo ! he Cometh! countless . . 1162 

he in the manger lieth ... 37 

methinks, his body 147 

the incarnate God 275 & 1062 

this is the race 498 

we fall down with filial . . 439 

Long as I live 700 

* ere the lofty skies were 194 

* 1 strove my God to love, 294 

my imprison d spirit 334 

this was from my sight 550 

Long-suffering, merciful and 363 

Looking to Gethsemane 98 

* Look on every married pair 1042 

on me, 527 

up, and see 139 

up, my soul, by faith 97 

* up, my soul, to Christ 624 
Lord, assist us in each trying 1025 



at my dissolution 100 

at thy feet amazed we 875 

bless what thou provid. 1105 

by the power of thy death 947 

by thy flesh the soul is 913 

by thy Spirit us prepare 868 

Christ, 1 give thee praises 969 

Christ, I thank thee 915 

Christ, reveal thy holy 781 

come dwell within us . . . 662 

conform us to thy death 78 
dismiss us w-ith thy bless. 902 

do not in displeasure 623 

dost thou suffer thus for 86 

evermore to us be giv'n 1105 

for grace we thee intreat 783 

for the sake of thy dear 1086 

for thy coming us prep. 1172 

from such teachers us 6 

give us an attentive ear 707 

God, Abba, Father 225 

God Almighty, ceaseless 184 

God, our Salvation 894 

God, thy praise we sing 657 

grant me thy protection 100 

grant me thy salvation 92 

grant thy benediction 1081 

grant thy servants grace 847 
grant to me a simple mind 607 
grant us a forgiving mind 480 

grant us, though deeply 852 

had I of thy love 456 

have mercy on each land 841 

how divine thy comforts 938 

I am thine, O take me 400 

I am vile, conceived in 28 

I approach thy mercy-se. 287 



INDEX. LORD 

Lord, I believe thou hast prep. 140 

* I contemplate with deli. 187 
I despair myself to heal 533 
I '11 praise thee now and 104 

I look back to see 336 

I will not let thee go. . . 697 

in every sore oppression 105 * 

in the day thou art about 189 f 

* in the morning when I 1079 

* in thy name we go our 1109 

* in thy name we meet . . 784 ' 
it is my chief complaint 474 
Jesus, be for evermore 785 

* Jesus, be near, 617 

* Jesus, by thy death 780 ■ 

Jesus Christ, afford me 630 

Jesus Christ, all praise 327 

* Jesus Christ, if thou ... 305* 
Jesus Christ, in thee . . . 288 
Jesus Christ, my life and 1078 

* Jesus Christ, my sov'reign 287 
Jesus Ch. O may I grow 599 

* Jesus Ch. thy body's Head 705 
Jesus Christ, we pray, be 831 
Jesus Ch. who is li. 115 & 1079 

* Jesus, for our call of . . . 815 

* Jesus, fountain of my li. 1146 

* Jesus, from thy pierced 905 i 
Jesus, in that very night 488 i 

^ Jesus, in thy presence. . '^85 

Jesus, let us be thine. . . 771 

Jesus, may each married 1036 

* Jesus, may I constantly 1078 
Jesus, may the blood... 953 

* Jesus, may thy blood-bo't. 710 

* Jesus, midst thy flock . . 1065 

* Jesus, my most faithful 536 

* Jesus, my prayer 367 

* Jesus, pra se to thee be 251 
Jesus, receive 524 

* Jesus, sanctify thou 570 

Jesus, thine w^e wish to 206 

Jesus, thou my Shepherd 362 

* Jesus, thy atonement . . 587 

* Jesus, thro' all temp'ral 1082 

* Jesus, 'ti^ with us thy 499 
Jesus, to our hearts rev. 822 
Jesus, unto me impart. . 979 

* Jesus, we bless thee 1000 

Jesus, we would fain . . 1066 

* Jesus, when I trace 70 

Jesus, when we trace. . . 767 

* Jesus, who before thy. . 913 

* Jesus, who for me 410 Sc 414 

* Jesus, who hast called 842 
Jesus, who is like to thee 115 

* Jesus, with thy children 6 

* Jesus, with thy presence 713 
lead us in thy holy ways 781 



LORD 

Lord, let thy bitter passion . . lOf) 

* let thy blest augelic. . . . 1150 

* let thy presence with. . . 1110 
let us be increasing .... 250 
look on me, 'midst all . . 981 
may I live to ihee by . . . 1136 

* may not one among us 773 

* may the congregation. . 764 

may thy love with 1028 

my body, soul and spi. 1075 

* my times are in thy. .. . 1135 

of'the harvest 870 

of thy wondrous love. . . 929 

our God, may thy preci. 1 

* our High-priest and Sav. 708 
our matchless Friend. . . 202 
receive our thanks and 791 

* shouldst thou be induced 557 



strengthen thou my heart 288 

* lake my heart, just as it is 353 

* take my sinful, worthless 357 



teach us how to prize . . 416 

the gifts thou dost 1102 

thou hast chosen us ... . 612 

* thou madest the universe 355 
thy body ne'er forsake. . 742 
thy body's Sav. comfort 521 

* thy body's Sav. Sheph. 775 
« thy church's rock 830 

thy deep humiliation. . . 104 

* to thy people aid disp. 892 
we fain would trust thee 94 
what is man! a clod of 1145 

* when bef. the Father's 798 

* when thou saidst, So let 190 
while my faith to thee 321 

* whither can I sinner. . . 1138 

* who didst sanctify 576 

* who ordain'dst the mar. 1036 
who thine own and Fa. 244 

* with thy glorious pres. 805 
Love and grief my heart div, 426 

by whom I was ordain'd 21 

caus'd thy incarnation 34 

* God with all my heart 584 
ha most strongly did en. 487 

is his nature still 519 

my Life and my Salvat. 21 

so strikingly displayed 107 

thou me wilt raise to gl. 21 

thy yoke I gladly carry 21 

who, as my bleeding Sav. 107 

who hast for me endured 107 
who hast for me— keenest 21 



who interced'st in heaven 21 

* Lover of little children 987 

Loving Jesus, holy Lamb 983 

Low at thy feet O may I bow 984 



MAY 

IM 

Make me a bosom friend of. . . 357 

me a clean 527 

me thine abode 8.53 

* my calling and election 1140 
my heart a garden fair 613 
thou us monuments of 964 
us all one heart and mind 483 

3Iaker of all things, Lord . . 58 

Man at his first creation 34 

* by Satan's wiles deceiv. 53 
^ of sorrows, and acquaint 77 

* Many complaints to Christ 702 
May all our pastors 710 

all those blessings on us 84 
all thy people, far and near 710 

Christ continue still to . . 1106 

every drop of blood G29 

happy 3Iary's better part 1031 

his presence constantly. . 706 

I be faithful to thy call . . 347 

I be serious, childlike too 704 

1 grow in spirit daily H79 

I, in thy communion 854 

I no more resist thy love 323 

I, of thy chosen bride. . . . 463 

I still enjoy this feeling. . 426 

in my heart's recesses . . . 1128 

it in our walk be seen. . . 5b2 

it to the world appear . . . 479 

Jesus Christ the spotless 82 

* Jesus' grace and blessing 1072 
many wild, uncultivated 879 
none of us, which we . . . 991 
our mind and whole be. 5S3 
spirit, soul, and body be 561 
that refresh us while we 109-2 

* the grace of Christ 209 

* the stream from thee 957 

the tears and sweat of. . . 1179 

this deaden nature's 1179 

this each day be my em. 418 

this ever-blessed hope ... 1187 

this place exist no longer 736 

thy blest Spirit to my. .. . 372 

thy ransom"d people 744 

thy whole flock, by thee 710 

to Jesus, while we 're ... 959 

we a grateful sense ret 124 

we all be ever so dis 568 

we all then stand before 55 

we always have in view 1185 

we, by Jesus' love 1040 

we cleave to Jesus 1184 

we enjoy thy saving gr. 1098 

we faithful in our service 841 

we fix the eye of faith. . . 1052 

we like Anna persevere 1053 



INDEX. 



MAY 

May we show forth continually 746 



we so captivated be 971 

we this testament fulfil 488 

w'e, tho' gifts be manifold 480 

we thy mind still better 989 

we to thee, in all our 369 

we to thee, our Shepherd 827 

Mayst thou live to know 1096 

thou with us thy grace 761 

Meanwhile, God, the Holy . . . lOtIO 

his promises we trust 670 

I '11 love arid thank . . 146 

may 1 in spirit view 115J 

our lot is fallen in pie. 39.5 

that we might bear in 930 

they tread the narrow 866 

Meek and lowly see your Sav. 55 

* patient Lamb of God . . 605 
they are to all mankind 479 

Meekness and true humility. . 1021 

Me for thy coming, Lord prep. 1151 

heavy-laden sinner, hear 287 

nor the saints on earth can 293 

ihy all -seeing eye 343 

with thy gladd ning oil . . . 347 

Mention to him ev'ry want. . . 636 

Mere mercy 'tis, that thou 348 

* Met around the sacred tomb 145 
Methinks, I hear them joyful 1004 
'Midst danger's blackest frown 663 

joy beyond expression 1148 

* the trials we experience lOGO 
Might all his loving heart but 273 



every one, who knows us 761 



I in thy sight appear . . 295 

thy dying love, dear suf. 143 

we all, young and old 756 

* w^e unto our Saviour. . . 1010 
with an iron pen 416 

Mighty God, we humbly pray 562 

31ine is an unchanging love 474 

* Mistaken souls, that dream 313 
■i' Moments of ecstatic pleasure 382 

* Monarch of all with humble 184 
More and more our joys 883 

* than shepherd's faithful 962 
Mortals with joy belield his 235 

iMost awful sight, mv heart 88 

* faithful Lord, thyself 848 
gladly I to others leave 592 
gracious Comforter... 270 

* gracious God, to thee 16 
gracious God and Lord 414 
gracious Lord— Eternal 205 
gracious Saviour, to . . 4021 
holy and Almighty Lord 4 

* holy, blessed Trinity 200 

* holy Lord and God . . . 156 

* holy Lord, mankind's 106 



MY 

Most holy Lord, thou know'st 925 

merciful Saviour, who 204 

Mould me as clay and fashion 290 

* Mount Zion, where the 1173 

Mourn, whene'er thou hast. . . 636 

Mourning souls are truly 1030 

souls, dry up your. . 28G 

Much of my dubious life is. . . 1063 

* My All in All, my faithful 399 



blessed Saviour, is thy love 443 
body and my soul combine 592 

* body's weal?, my heart 1118 

* case to thee is fully known 540 
conscience felt, and. . . . 3.35 

* dear Redeemer, God and 81 
dearest Lord, shouldst 461 
debt to they, God, who art 123 
earnest praj'er, while abs. 471 

* faith shall triumph o'er 1163 
faith victorious now doih 1174 
faith would lay the hand 336 
faithless heart, O gracious 537 
fav'rite theme is Jesus.. 413 
flesh meanwhile doth rest 1145 

* God a man, a man indeed 76 
God, & can a needy child 1138 

* God, the spring of all my 1077 
griefs and cares, to thee 230 
guilt is cancell'd quite. . 473 

* happy lot is here. ..... . J14L 

heart in thee and in thy 518 
heart no condemnation 27 
heart, while here 'tis mov. 106 

heart with fervour 727 

heart with love is glowing 92 
heart's fixed on Jesus, 464 
Jesus and his merit .... 622 
Jesus is always desirous to 464 

King benign, 370 

King, thy noble statutes 499 

* life I now to God resign 1145 
'f' life supplying element 115 

lips shall be employ 'd to 993 

* Lord and God 1178 

* Lord, bow great the fa v. 339 

* lot of grace will be always 1182 
loving friends, fare-.vf-ll 1117 
mind enlighten with thy 340 
only joy and comfort here 368 



portion is the Lord . 314 
prayer is, Jesus, kt me 535 
ransom from the power of 29 
^ Redeemer knoweth me 638 

* Redeemer, overwhelmed 91 
Salvation, welcome be 45 
Saviour, by his saving 1190 
Saviour, learned Joseph's 76 

* Saviour left his throne 400 

* Saviour sinners doth rec. 273 



INDEX. 



MY 

My Saviour's death and passion 

* Saviour's pierced side .... 

* Saviour, that I without. . . 

* Saviour, thou thy love to 
Saviour was betrayed. . . . 
self I now deliver 

* Shepherd is the Lamb.... 
sin I feel, my guilt I know 
sins, a? numerous as ihe. . 
song in thy great loveliness 

* song siiall bl 'ss the Lord. . 
soul, ask what thou wilt 

* soul, awake, and render. . 
soul, before thee prostrate 
soul, believe and pray. . . . 

soul, don't delay 

soul, obey the gracious call 

* soul, prepare to meet .... 
soul, then with assurance 
soul, though deeply bow'd 
soul, though here by various 

* soul waitelh on tlie Lord 
soul's welfare he advances 

spirit him embraces 

spirit now, v.ith solemn. . 
table he doth spread 

* yoke, saith Christ upon you 

N 

Naked I came into this world 

Name for ever sacred 

Nature's reluctance over-rule 
Nay more, the poor returns I 

Near Jesus' cross I tarry 

Nearer and nearer draw us . . . 

* Ne'er be dejected,— unatfected 
Never may I depart from 

never, w.ll we cease. . . 
» yet hath in this world 
Next take to heart his anguish 

Nigh to thee draw me 

No blessing he denieth 

condemnation now I dread 
drop of b'ood thou deem'st 

* farthf-r go to-night but stay 
fearless I '11 in deed and • . 
flaming sword doth guard 

holiness availeth 

longer burns our love .... 

man can truly say 

man of g-eater love can. . 

* more with trembling heart 

mortal doth know 

my soul he cannot leave. . 
sinful man's endeavour. . . 
spoil'd creature had been 
wonder, ther.-fore, that we 

* words can ever fully tell. . 

* None but Christ, my Saviour 

23 



INDEX. 

118 I 
951 
598 ' 
441 
fJ-2 
116 
963 
28 
123 
]08 
233 
696 
1070 
518 
696 
498 
25 
929 
191 
3f:0 
; 6.53 
7^9 
1^8 
431 
85 
963 
503 



Now 



189 




73 




344 




473 




413 




715 




703 




23 




885 




484 




110 




245 


* 


1099 




334 




] 14 




10£'3 




839 




131 




.560 




259 




263 




448 




028 




498 




1144 




34 




1041 




310 




975 





NOW 

None can b? so overwhelmed 651 

* e'er shall be ashamed . . 644 
from God too distant . . . 5^)4 

* God the Fa.her's favour 599 
in his own wisdom trusts 479 
is so h ly, pure, an l just 331 

Norhatl] the King of grace . .. 1194 

is there any other way. . . 331 

joy. nor grief, nor time. . . . 1113 

* Not all the ansels of the 678 

* all the blood of beasts. . 336 
for your own worthiness 833 

one of Adam's race 26 

the labour of my hands 960 

* Nothing but thy blood, O. . . 301 
else can ease our burden 301 

in my hand I bring 960 

you in exchange need • . 279 

Nought but ble-sings'' 1018 

but Jesus" grace his ... . 751 

but my Saviour's passion 429 

can disturb this heir. . . . 1154 

can such pleasure vield 5' 2 

in this world affords 368 

on earth can satisfy. . . . 4t:5 

am L, though dust 853 

a new scene of time be. 1063 

all tears are wiped away 1161 
begin the heavenly theme 286 

behold him bleeding. ... 91 

bless and praise the .... 925 

dear Bre:hren. know ye 786 

dearest Lord, we inly . . 328 

doth our Lord, the Sou 220 

haste, my soul. with. .. . 146 

I have found the ground 315 

I'll lie down and safely 1083 

is come our time sabbatic 928 

is his sympathising .... 273 

let us all say. Amen .... 1176 

let us join our hearts. . . 1119 

let us praise the Lord . . 666 

Lord, who in this vale 11^)9 

may the very God of. . . . 771 

ready stand 1170 

rest in peace 1158 

sing, thou happy cliurch 218 

the conflict is decided . . 567 

the song of all the saved 1162 

then, before h;s face . . . 659 
then. my'Way, my Truth G47 

then the sequel is well 647 

through another year . ■ 1068 

through thy wounds my 344 

to Betldehem we re inv. 55 

to Joseph's tomb conv. 98 

to the earth let these. . . 1157 

to the Lamb upon the. . SCG 

unite to render praises 661 



-NOW 

* Now will I, like Mary 147 

wbile on earth I stay. . 658 

* with joyful songs app. 685 
with tears of love & joy 145 

O 

O all-wise sublime decree, .... 508 

all ye just, ye rich, ye wise 647 

* at last I 've found my Sav. 345 
baptise me with thy fire. . . . 522 

* behold your Saviour Ill 

* be mindful of us gracious. .. 1025 

* bless the ministry 862 

blessed truth, which with . . 249 

* blest condition, happy liv.. . 604 

* blest Redeemer, in thy 9Ii 

boundless love and grace . . . 489 

boundless love, O love 10] 

* can it be, that I should 334 

change my vile and stub 982 

* Christ, my only Life and. 461 
church of God, lift up thy. . . 949 

* church of Jesus, now draw 943 
church, rejoice, though 947 

* church, thy Saviour praise. . 757 

* church, thy strength abide. . 812 

* come and view the greatest 39 
come then, Father, Son 903 

* Comforter, God Holy 199 & 267 

* comfort words can ne'er 173 

could we be resign'd and 192 

* could we b\]t love that Sav. 472 
days of solid blessing. . . 731 

* days of solid happiness 388 

* Day spring from on high 246 

* dearest Lord, take thou my 373 
death, where is thy sting ? 1152 

* deepest grief, which the 148 

delightful theme, past all. . . 9l 

* eiernal Word 234 

* exalt and praise the Lord . . 1185 

* Father, hear our humble 205 

Father, us v^'ith pleasure . . . 704 

* Father of mercy, be ever . . . 204 
Father of thy people, we ... 709 
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost 904 

* for a thousand tongues, to. . 677 
for grace our hearts to soft. 447 
for thy name's sake, let me 287 

forgive each deviation 758 

form us all, while we rem. 1199 

* Fountain eternal of life 639 

from my heart God H. Gh. . . 543 

give me. Jesus, give me still 596 

give us that good part 784 

* glorified Head 936 

glorious hour, it comes .... 1119 

* glorious Master 844 & 861 



O JESUS 

* O God at thy command we 669 « 
God, create my heart anew 28 . 
God, how dreadful was thy 2i9' 
God, my eyes with plea 5j 

* God, my gracious God to 1076 f 

* God of all compassion 303 ^ 

God of mercy, grace and. . . . 344 « 

God of our salvation 1061 

* God, thou bottomless abyss 182 

* God, whose love immense.. 348 

gracious God, bestow 666 

gracious Lord, ihy name be 1067 

grant mp, thro' thy precious 590 

grant that we may thine . . . 714 

* grant thy servant' thro' thy 855 

grant us new displays 784 

grant us thy divine,' thy 253 

greatest King, whose power ^Oli 

ground us deeper still in. .. . 440 

had not Jesus' blood been. . . 417 

* happy days, days mark'd . . . 395 
happy hour, by faith I see . 419 

happy lot 11'78 

hasten thy appearance 1148 

* Head so full of bruises 100 

* Holy Ghost, eterna! God 258 

Holy Gh. kind Comforter ... 252 

* Holy Ghost, on this great . . 268 
Holy Gh. to thee we raise . . 200 
Holy Ghost, with power . .. 908 
how basely wast thou used 1^4 
how beyond expression great 220 
how blessed are the mom. 

* how blessed is the station "^^0 
how enraptured is my heart 517 
how exceeding rich and gr. 592 

* how excellenTand fair 3187 

how great are the blessings 404 

* hov/ great, how rich, how fr. 300 

* how I long to go and see. . . 1117 

* how I long with Christ to . . 1151 1 

* how T love thy holy word . . 12 ^ 
how kindly hath he led us. . 758 > 
how shall I the goodness . . . 283 
how shall words with equal 193 
how wondrous is his love . . 542 

* if the Lamb had not been . . 394 
if this night should prove . . 1087 
I 'm lost in deepest wonder 345 ? 

* in love what stores 490 

Jerusalem, from God desc. . . 1179 

Jesus, bless thy witnesses . . 718 

Jesus blest, my heart 's true 148 

Jesus Christ, most holy .... 774 

Jesus Christ, my Lord and. . 340 • 

Jesus Christ, thou only holy 39 

Jesus Chri>t, thou Son 199 

* Jesus, could I always keep 534 

* Jesus, everlasting God 375 > 



INDEX. 



O JESUS 

* O Jesus, 'fore whose radiation 321 

* Jesus, for thy matchless. . 405 
Jesus, God of my salvation 604 

* Jesus, Jesus, my good Lord 528 

* Jesus, Lord of heaven and 996 

* Jesus, may our whole beha. 1080 

* Jesus, ray Lord 853 

Jesus, shorten the delay. . 1160 
Jesus, show thy great comp. 321 
Jesus, source of grace 288 

* Jesus, were we through thy 588 
Jesus, wipe away my tears 531 

joy, all joys exceeding 462 

keep me contrite, low .... 598 
keep our souls and senses 1061 
keep thy banquet. Lord . . 934 
King of glory, Christ the. • 327 

* King of peace, our Sovereign 820 
Lamb of God, for sin. 200 &: 556 
Lamb of God, the book. . . 11 
Lamb of God tormented . . 429 

* Lamb of God unspotted 99 & 99 

* Lamb of God, who wast 529 

* Lamb once slain, my Lord 419 
let each member of thy fold 799 
let me thee behold in faith 418 
let my house and temple be 189 



let my soul with thee con. 374 

let that faith which thou 316 

let thy congregation feel. . 711 

* let thy countenance most 371 



* let thy love our hearts 481 &c 794 



let thy pity thee constrain 449 

let thy Spirit stay with me 536 

let thy Spirit still attend me 321 

let thy strength and might 872 

let us always think thee 580 

let us then repeat the theme 220 

lift on us thy gracious. .. . 721 

lift up thy countenance. . . 744 

* liOrd, accept my worthless 454 

* Lord, afford a sinner light 290 

* Lord, ashamed and blush. 721 

Lord, before us go 872 

Lord, be thou my shield. . 350 

Lord, command us what. . 879 

* Lord, 'fore thee abased I 544 
Lord, forgive a sinful child 982 

* Lord God Holy Ghost .... 5Sl 
Lord, grant my request. . . 1177 
Lord, how very short I fall 362 

* Jjord, how vile am 1 297 

Lord, 1 Ml treasure in my 448 

* Lord, in me fulfil 354 

* Lord, let thy countenance 779 

* Lord, lift up thy countenan. 763 
Lord, preserve me sound 651 

* Lord, the contrite sinner's 596 

* Lord, the widow's Friend 1058 



O MIGHT 



O Lord, thou great High-priest 705 

Lord, thy everlasting grace 315 

Lord, thy grace imparl 519 

Lord, we highly magnify. . . 869 

Lord, we 'li bless thee all... 1118 

Lord, what thee tormented 100 

* Lord, when condemnation. . 106 
Lord, who dost thyself 925 

* Lord, who number'st all ... 1043 

* love, all love exceeding .... 457 
love divine, how strong .... 918 

* love divine, what hast 132 

love, no human tongue 219 

love, thou bottomless abyss 315 

love unbounded, refuge .... 627 

lovely Infant, thou art full 42 

majestic Being 662 

make each family a temple 1047 

make us quite conform'd to 480 

* Maker of my soul 828 

may he so sensibly 706 

may his love our hearts .... 378 

may 1 humbly onward move 434 

may I in his love be blest . . 469 

may I look to Christ without 380 

may I never from thee stray 350 

may I never speak a word ' 982 

may I then of Christ this. . . 1084 

may I with submissiveness 599 

may my life and labour 106 

may my soul on thee repose 1085 

may our fellowship abide. . . 737 

may our friends, thy serv. . 996 

may our lives thy power. . . . 834 

may our Lord, the God of. .. 832 

may our marriage state ... . 1040 

may the sweet, the blissful 406 

* may the witness-spirit 859 

may thy church before thee 705 

may thy fiock still more in. 480 

may thy name still cheer. . . 72 

may thy ransom'd people. . . 845 

may thy word in Christen.. . 713 

may we ever feel thee near 989 

may we ever walk with him 1113 

may we feel thy healing . . . 1034 

may we in all we do 1042 

may we, Saviour, step 369 

merciful Saviour 1002 

might all my wishes tend. . . 170 

might I but resemble thee . . 981 
might I live in the enjoyment 114 

might it be our hearts delig. 1007 

might our souls and bodies 947 

might this church of Christ 743 

might this mystery great . . . 1035 

might thy dying love divine 115 

* might we all Christ's name 1011 

* might we all, Lord God .... 360 



INDEX. 



O MIGHT 

O might we clearly trace 876 

might we, poor sinners 1184 

most mighty, O most holy . . 56 

* my dear Saviour, when thy 80 

* my God, I come oppress'd . . 522 
my Immanuel 519 

* my soul, mark every word. . 497 

* my soul, what means this. . 640 

mystery of godliness 1001 

no, I shall in all things prove 627 

* precious thoughts of peace 1035 
Prince of peace, thou Source 148 

* rejoice, Christ's happy sheep 403 
righteous Father, how div. 216 

* sanctify us by thy truth, we 223 

shed abroad, Lord Jesus 250 

Shepherd of thy chosen 1043 

sing again 139 

* sing, ye people raised from 408 
Spirit in the Godhead's th.. . 822 

^ Spirit of grace 255 

Spirit of wisdom, of love . . . 204 

sustain us on the road 921 

take me as thy property. . . . 984 

* take my heart and whatso. 352 
take us up into thy arms. . . 987 
leach us all thy perfect will 846 

* tell me no more 498 

tell me often of each wound 475 

that 1 could join their ad. . . 1179 

that I like a little child 441 

that I may faithfully 498 

that I may so favour'd be . . 1004 

that I might still more en. 571 

that I never might forget . . 534 

that 1 thus could always 126 

that I were still more pos,. . 461 

* that in Jesus' church, his. . . 947 
that my heart, which open. . 441 
that my sins might find .... 97 
that such may be our union 486 

* that the Comforter would . . 271 
that the world might know 263 
that to this heavenly Strang. 77 
that we could for ever sit . . 378 
that we all could quite fulfil 487 
that we, his steps to follow 485 

* that we, with gladness of . . 693 
the amazingdemonstration 37 

* the delights, the heavenly . . 237 
the happy hours I ppend. . . . 465 

* the love wherewith I'm lov. 107 
the rich blessings which. . . . 633 
the rich depths of love di. .. 450 
then turn to him and live . . 280 

therefore impart 255 

therefore, my Jesus, per 639 

this makes me think with . . 112 

* thou, before whose Father's 997- 



OF, 

* O thou Day-spring from on 60 q 

* Ihou God of our salvation 829- 
thou life-giving Stream, the 261 
thou matchless Source of. .. 167 
thou, our first-born Brother 820 0 
thou, our highest com'brt . . 253 » 
thou, the church's Head,. .. . 822 

* thou, the church" s Lord .... 792 
thou, the sole Defence and. . 840 ^ 
thou well-spring of salvation 495 
thou, who always dost abide 822 , 

* thou who in the sanctuary 707 

* thou who out of sin's dark 746 

* thou, who pardon canst im. 338 
thou, who to redeem my 412 * 

* thou, whose goodness ...... 761 ? 

* thou, whose human life for 585 
thou, whose love extends . . 787 < 

* thou, whose mercies far 771 

'tis the greatest happiness. . 79 

Well of life, we pant for 763 

Well-spring flowing 914 

were his death impressed . . 428 

were my whole mind 367 

were we free from strange. . 947 

* what a depth of love and . . 329 

what a privilege is this 566 

what a striking exhibition. . 913 

* what a wretched heart have 981 
what blessings are from Jes. 430 
what comfort flows 409 

* what complete salvation . . . 429 

* what happiness divisie 954 

* what is Christ to me 379 

* what joy 1181 

* what love is here displayed 152 

* what peace, divinely sweet 14 

* what songs in highest strain 891 
what songs of praises 1176 

* what would be my condition 523 
when will the time draw. . . 170 

* whether shall I flee, 288 

wonder, far exceeding 105 

* world, see thy Creator 102 

* ye heavenly souls 1179 

yes, having found in the 492 

yes, I feel I am forgiven .347 

yes, nor would I change 741 

yes, our free election 747 

Object not, I 'm a wretch too 273 

Observe the sympathy and. .. . 110 

U'erwhelmed with grief, and 93 

Of all the crowns Jehovah 233 

all, thou the beginning art 184 

Christ, we '11 gladly testify 260 

each weis2ht still more div. 760 

his complete salvation 560 

life, the fountain thou 246 

nothing we have ever done 331 



INDEX. 



OF 



INDEX. 



PRAISE 



Of our lives, we will be careful 509 | 

such love, what mortal can 5:2 i 

this great truth, we boldly 249 ; 

this 1 am persuaded 6i2-2 i 

Oft as, in spirit. Christ he ... . 563 ! 

* as the church the biessings 7-22 j 
he was hungry, spent, and. . 76 ; 
to prayer, by niglit, retreated 77 : 

* Often "l call to mind the place 67 i 

oppressed with human 76 

Oftentimes for thee I sigh -167 

One day is better 727 \ 

of those sheep in deserts 22 ; 

suit in mercy to us grant 797 

* there is, above all others 447 

* there is. to Christ well kno. 734 
thing lil gladly do to ... 101 

* view, Lord Jesus, of thy 114 
wish, with holy transport 732 
with Ch:ist their head... 391 

On fallen men he cast his. . . . 676 

him we Ml venture all we 637 
his precious death and .. . 1175 

Israel's scatter"d tribes . . . 710 

me, my King, exert thy . . 528 

me, thy helpless worm . . . 293 

my heart, thy wounds, for 103 

* our God, we will rely. . . . 1052 
that day of consummation 567 
the cross, thy body broken 94 
thee, almighty Lord of . . . 660 
thee, alone, my hope relies 450 

* this glad day a brighter . . 165 
those^ who faithfuf prove 502 

* thy ransom'd congregation 760 
us, he spent his life and blood 29] 

1045 



us, their parents, grace, 
what jiivs celestial 1176 ' 

■ ' " 46 i 



wi hered grass reclines . 



Only, against offence 884 • 

Or, "art thou at a loss 129 ; 

he that consolation 796 

Other refuge have I none .... C56 . 

Others may seek satisfaction 345 i 

* Our baptism first declares . . 907 | 

* children gracious Lord 1045 I 
comfort is. that he doth 1053 | 

* conversation is in heav. 1143 | 
Counsellor we praise. . . 54 
elders and all other ser. 545 
enraptured hearis shall 91 
eternal, kind Creator. . . 37 
faith is feeble, we conf. 320 

* Father, great and glori. 232 

* Father, who in heaven 231 
God defends us day by 1116 
God is fully reconciled 127 

* gracious God be praised 249 
gracious Saviour," Head 160 



Our hands for blessing hallow 707 

hearts thon didst "cheer . . . 255 

heavenly Father, hear. . . . 622 

* heavenly Fath r is not kn. 219 

* heavenly Father, rfource 206 
lips would gladly mention 793 
life, our death 561 

* Lord and Saviour doth. . . 1021 
Lord contradiction of ... . 504 
Lord now calleth const. . . 20 

lot how blessed 397 

lot in future years 1063 

^' lot of grace how truly . . . 603 

meek, suffer ng Saviour . . 95 

only s:ay is Jesus' grace.. 729 

pleasure and our duty. .. . 5i:5 

Redeemer rose victorious 1175 

Saviour was a lovely child 9S0 

souls and bodies feed 227 

souls and bodies. Lord . . . 440 

* souls with inmost shame 768 
thankful tears then testify 79 
theme wi hin the church 310 

tinr^ting can never 24 

weak endeavours bless . . . 672 

* whole salvation doth 19 

works and merits we 637 

youth decay'd. his power 674 

Ourselves, dear Lord, we now 794 

Outcasts of men. to you I . . . . 263 

* Out of love and boundless . . 965 

of love he man created 10C2 

of mere grace unmerited 31 

* of the deep I cried 304 

of the deep I cry to thee 269 

Own me, Lord, my preserver 100 

thv congtesation 762 



Pardon all our sins. O Lord . . 621 

Jesus, each transgression 1088 

* Parents, weigh before the . . 1044 
Peace and sood-will are nov/ 220 

* be to this congregation 808 
be to thy every dwelling 807 
on earth, good-will to . . 44 

* on earth, heaven is pro. 57 

Perhaps, with the aim 498 

Pervade, thou precious flood . . 929 

Pilgrims on earth 664 

Pledge of the promise given . . 262 

Plenteous grace with thee is 656 

Poor sinners, sing the Lamb . . 177 

though I anf. despis d, for 648 

Poverty, and every want 562 

* Praise be given to Christ . . . 970 

be to Christ, for us he 408 

* be to God, the Holy Gh. 625 
be to thee in Christendo, 251 



PRAISE 

Praise for every scene distress!. 407 

* God for ever, 725 

God, from whom all bl. 1069 
on earth to thee be given 319 

our God, it is but just 1102 

* the Lord, bounteously 756 
the Lord, for on us shi. 49 
the Lord, God, our sal. 49 
the Lord, whose saving 49 
the Spirit's mighty work 203 

* to Christ, the Son of God 562 
to the slaughter'd Lamb 694 

ye the Lord, 700 

ye then his glori. name 897 

* Praises, thanks, & adoration 695 

* Preachers of the gospel-word 838 

* Precious Bible, what a treas. 15 

* Prepare a thankful song. . . . 240 

* your lamps, stand rea. 1171 

Presence of mind on me 704 

Present alike in every place . . 183 

* Present your bodies to the. . 361 
Preserve by thy most gracious 715 

in constant love and 713 

I pray, my heart secu. 984 

O I^ord, our garments 561 

* this ship and company 1111 
thy church, Lord Jes. 766 

Preserves believers in the .... 2 

Prevent me, lest I harb. pride 1073 

Princes to his imperial name 237 

Prophet, to me reveal 246 

Prostrate before thy mercy-seat 948 

Pursue, my soul, the sacred . . 85 

a 

Q,uick as the apple of the eye 590 

auickly, O Lord, thy angels 1117 

duiet, Lord, my fro ward ... 198 

* Quite alone, and yet not . . . 701 

R 

Raise again the joyful sound 897 

thy down-cast eyes, and 276 

* your devotion, mortal. . 175 
Reach out thy sceptre, King. . 439 
Ready for you the angels .... 278 

our Saviour is indeed. . 312 

the Father is to own . . 278 

the Spirit to impart .. . 278 

Reality and solid ground 540 

Reason giv^es no saving light 3 

Receive him, O Christ, as a . . S09 

our cordial thanks, O 2 

our thanks, O Lamb of 251 

* Redeemed congregation .... 411 

* souls, adore and 750 

* Redeemer of mankind 845 

of my soul, 343 

Redeeming Lord, O be thou . . . 290 



SEE 



Reflecting how our Lord and 597 I 

* Refresh me, Lord, with 1091 

* Rejoice in Jesus' birth 54 ■ 

* my soul, God cares 230 
my soul, thou soon 1177 

* O church, the Savi. 160 



O heavens and earth 30 

* our nature Christ as. 36 

* the Lord in triumph 164 

* thou happy little floe. 1166 
ye contrite hearts . . 912 
your conquering Sav. 159 

Rely on God, thy Saviour 191 

Remain our Lord, our Sheph. 710 

Remember him who once 320 

Remind thy little flock, too. . . 488 

Renew'd in heart, we 're then 561 

Renew thine image, Lord, in 244 

Repeat the solemn strain .... 1198 

Resolve, my stubborn heart . . 290 

* Resting in the silent grave 154 
Revive our drooping faith .... 259 
Rise, and your pilgrim-path. . 948 

brethren, w^e to all the 417 

* exalt our Head and King 742 
go fortli to meet the Lamb 1169 

* my soul, shake off" all sad. 37 

* ye followers of the L;imb 508 

* Rock of ages, rent for me. .. 960 
Round each habitation hov, . . 725 

his pierced feet I '11 cling 463 

Tabor heavenly glories 121 

Ruler of the congregations . . . 823 

S 

* Sacred name of Jesus, 73 

Saints and angels join'd in . . • 275 

Salvation be bl-ought unto 672 

thus did he obtain. . 130 

Sanctify ns for thyself 744 

Save me from liking what is 979 

Saving name of Jesus 73 

Saviour, if of Zion s city 726 



* of thy chosen race. . . 29.5 
through grace divine 451 
to my heart be near 299 

* visit" thy plantation 800 



Say, O thou love's eternal Son 593 

ye blest seraphic legions 50 

Scarce had Adam fallen 52 

Scorn'd and reviled as was . .. 507 

Screen me in each unguarded 606 

Search me, O God, and know 537 

out, discover, and erase 532 

* Searcher of hearts, thou 359 

* See from the rock thn water 955 

him bear his cross, in deep 91 

him set forth before your 277 

his faithful witness-strain 508 



INDEX. 



See how the victorf? go 

* Jesus, seated 'midst his . . 
^ my soul, God ever blest . . 

redempti ;n. long expect, 
th' ahiiigiuy God descend 
the dear sheep, by Jesus. . 
the joyful shepherds. ..... 

the judge our nature wear 
the streams of living wat. 
this transient, mortal life 
where the servants of their 
worid. U[on the shameful 
your Saviour in a raa ger 

3eems this subject ever new. . 

Self-will, that cruel enemy . . . 

Send down thv likeness from 

* Servant of all. to toil for . . . 

of God, be fiird .... 
Service, not gifts, thou dost . . . 
Set on our breasts thy S.'irii's 

* Shall ]. thro' fear of feeble . . 

T. to sorithe th' unholy 
She, Christ, her faithful Sheph. 

to Christ, her matchless. . 

too, who touch'd thee in 

Shed wisdom's ray . . . > 

Shelter our souls most gracious 

* Shepherd, help thy chosen . . 

* of souls, refresh . . 

* of thy blood- bought 
Should any one of serious .... 

any think, he "s so. . . . 
any virtuous seem to be 

bittei be mix'd 

earth lose its foundation 
I in earth's plt-asures 
I thus to tlipe have clea. 
my bos )m with lewd. . 
not I for gladness leap 

* our minds to earthly. . 
selfc nii lacency take 
they be early henc-e re. 
we nor rejoice to see. . 

Sliouldst thou de-ire her beauty 
Show'rs of blessings from the 
Show them what their ways 

us daily more and more 

us our poverty, relieve 
Sick outwa'd y. or in distress 
Sigh after sigh to thee I .'end 
Since all that I meet with .... 

God bestow'd his only. . 

he became my sacrifice 

he did from the dead. . . . 

he o"e- heaven bears sov. 

he welcomes every soul 

* Jesus" bo'ly I have ate. . 

* Jpsus died, my guilty. . . 
Jesus' pardon, love, and 



INDEX. 



SORROW 



1177 
915 

116-2 
5-2 
647 
1006 
1159 
726 
1161 
834 
123 
37 
C85 
9S2 
350 
83 
836 
162 
988 
839 
839 
745 
734 
320 
195 
771 
856 
816 
899 
312 
312 
32 j 
639 
C22 
467 

105 
981 
574 
32 i 
1003 
508 
933 
841 



659 

642 
18 
27 
1147 
175 
941 
972 
966 
332 



[ Since nor end, nor bounds,. . . . 188 

1 * our Saviour calTd us to 849 

j thou hast deliverd us. . . 744 

thou our wretched, lost 561 

thou to me didst bni g. . 399 

j 'tis the Lord s command 696 

; * we can't doubt Gcd's . . . 625 

we likewise may attain 1185 

* we, thou unworthy 546 

* rulers are ordain'd 723 

* Sing Hallelujah, ( hrist 158 

* Halleluiah, honour, pra. 437 

* Hallelujah, praise the 1200 
of his dying love, 679 

i praises to our risen Lord 159 

* praises unto God on . . . 671 
i with awe, in strains me. 112 
! with glad anticipatiou 1062 
I * with humble hearts. . . . 407 
I ye ransom'd to his praise 286 
' * Sinner, hear thy Saviour's. . 276 

; Sinners, attend to Jesus' voice 20 

I * come, the Saviour see 274 

; hear the joyfiil news 280 

i in ourselves unworthy 523 

i obey the gospel -word 278 

* Redeemer, gracious. . 843 
rejoice, he died for you 169 
who in ihee believe. . 319 

* with adoration 41 

* would ye be healed . . 282 

* your Maker is your Fr. 285 

Sin -sick souls, rep.dr for 751 

Sin's rankling sores my soul . . IIIG 

Sit thou at my rjght hand .... 171 

* Slaughter'd Lamb. Immanu. 783 

* Lamb, ray Redeem. 149 
Sleep, my babe, tliy food 1096 

now, dear child and . . 1097 

^ well, dear child, sleep. . 1097 

So as she believed 1184 

closely in mind 498 

long I'll pray below to live 993 

loved me the eternal God 87 

may I. each day 470 

shall I walk the narrow. . 290 

shall my every pov/er to. . 184 

shelters Chri^-t our Savio. 1061 

sure may I be 853 

I Soft and easy is thy cradle.. . . 10.^6 

i Sometimes thy rod may seem 195 

i Soon as the Spirit shows 

j as we draw our infant br. 23 

! in this world will riniih'd 1097 

j make us to be 617 

shall we hear him say 679 

I soon will he wipe off ev'ry 1113 

; Songs of victory to the Lamb' 1179 

' Sorrow, and pain, and every 119J 



SOUL 

* Soul, at this most awful 927 

spirit, and iriind 853 

Speak, gracious Lord, my 533 

O Lord, thy servant . . 7 

* Spirit of truth, come down 263 

* of truth, essential God 4 
of truth, who Christ's 709 

Spread thy blessing here and 770 

Stand still, and see what 43 

Steadfast in faith to Jesus G24 

Still as we grow in years, in . . 987 

be thy wounds to me more 433 

* may we keep the aim in 995 
will J wait, O Lord, 518 

* Storms of trouble may assail 637 
Straight to Jesus' wounds .... 523 
Stripes and cruel mockeries. .. 91 

Stronger far his love than 52 

Strong let us in thy grace abi. 987 

Such grace on me is spent . . . 929 

nnexampied boundless. . 439 

was thy truth, and such 81 

* Suffering Saviour, Lamb of 921 
Sure as thou art ihe church's 831 

as thou livest 667 

* God is present here. .... . 1101 

never till my latest br. . . 335 

* Surely God is present here. . 170 

once thy garden flour. 800 

Sweet is the memory of thy . . 183 

majesty and awful love 237 

* the moments, rich in . . 426 
Sweetly may we all agree. . . . 483 

T 

Take full possession of my . . . 518 

* Lord, all self from me,. . 349 

* me into thy hands anew 851 
our poor hearts, and let 346 
us under thy protection 780 

* Teach me, my God and 1074 

me to live, that I may 1086 

me to show forth thy 933 

* me yet more of thy bl. 475 
us, Lord, to follow. . 795 

* us, O Lord, the cross 272 
tis to number so our 1145 
us t ) pray for all the 711 

Tell me, little flock beloved. . . 77 

Tender compassion may we . . 480 

pity, love sincere 479 

* Tan thousand talents once. . 473 

thou-and thousand prec. 193 

* Thank God, towards eternity 1133 
Thanks, adoration, glory 873 

* and praise, Jesus, 404 

and praise, Lord our 1 

* beloved Saviour 682 

* be to thee, O Lamb of 6S4 



THE 

* Thanks be to thee, thou sla. 438 

be to thee, who hast 1146 
dearest Jesus' for thy 1079 

* for ever be 655 

for his boundless love 757 
for revealing to us 260 
for thy last heart-i>jer. 405 
for thy sufferings, tears 405 
for thy thirst, O Prince 405 
Jesus, for thy sacred 868 

* to our Lord for all the 1124 
to thee for all the care 985 
to the Father now be 47 

* to the Man of sorrows 417 



we give, and adorat. 902 

wisdom, majesty. . . 489 

* Thanksgiving, honour, praise 665 
That blood which thou hast . . 297 

bond of love, that mystic 913 

cause shall never sulfur 729 

dear blood, for sinners. . 133 

* doleful night before his 919 

* favour grant to us, O. . 1071 
grace upon us all bestow 990 
he, all who in him believe 221 
he, as man, might sym. 62 

he who ascended 171 

he will guide us, whom 633 

his incarnation 1176 

* I am thine, my Lord 647 

I 'm an honourable vessel 658 
love of thine, thou sinner 473 

mighty pow'r thou then 827 

mystery, from ages seal'd 875 

^ our Lord's views with us 203 

* peace whish God alone 211 

precious fountain 914 

rich atoning blood 695 

soul and body on thy 37] 

spark, enkindled in my 536 

this redeemed, happy/. . 805 

thou for us didst live. . . 11 
thou, O Lord, wilt stand 1164 

thousands by our minis. 805 

truth and mercy, while 633 

way is holy, Christians 920 

we never should forget 922 

were a grief I could not 648 

which is by the world. . 604 

which the law could 386 

The aim and purpose ,397 

almighty Former of the 450 

almighty God is He 54 

almi'ihty Judge condera. 30 

angels at his bir li rejoice, 47 
angels, whom his breath 1118 

answer, humble thanks.. 404 

assembly which wiih thee 174 

best return for one like me 683 



INDEX. 



THE 



IXDEX. 



THE 



The blood of Christ alone can 260 ' T 
blood-sweat, trickling. . . . 570 
blond, which thou bast . .. 4G1 * 
bread of life we eat in faith 357 * 

* breaih, which can the. . . . 949 ^ 
Bridegiooni now appears 1177 j 

* Bridegroom of our souls. . 1031 ', 
cause and glory. Lord .... 6 I 
cause of this, i know it . . 38 ' 

* child sweetly rests 1005 , 

church above no other. . . . 119-2 ; % 
church, his ransomed bride 1035 % 
cimrch of Chist who views 745 
church on earth, in humble 236 
church submits to Christ, 1837 ^ 
church, thro' all her bounds 663 

* congregation, while below 930 

* consecrated house we love 733 
covenant is made 853 * 

* cross, the cross, O, that's 131 * 
curses, which the law of. . 29 i 
daily favours of my God 189 ; 

* day will come when Jesus 866 ; * 
doctrine of Christ s blood 326 : 
doctrine of our dying Lord 837 ■ * 
dying thief rejoiced to see 140 | 

* earth's the Lord's, to culti, 879 • 

elder's holy choir. .. 489 j 

eye of faiih he giveth. . . . 431 i 

* eve sees water 910 j 

* enjoyment of Christ's. . . . 487 * 

enjoyment of the flesh 943 i * 

eternal and almighty God 35 ; * 

Father from eternity 364 * 

Father in heaven 1002 

Father loved us as his own 33 * 
Father 5 jUt his Son, to die 258 * 
Father's equal, God the". . 236 
Father's garden here below 750 
Father s kind inspection 747 
feeble he makes strong . . . 1056 * 
feeble souls thou dost sust. 267 
fire of love that burns with 463 j * 
fondest mother cannot . .. 273 •, * 
genuine mind of Christ . . 581 
gifts of Christ are so inest. 386 I 
God of meicies let us pr. 158 j 
God of peace to guilty ... L58 | * 
God of pr-ace your sanctity 832 j 
gospel as a polish d glass 11 ; ^ 
gospel, in these blessed. . . 875 j 

* grace, enjoy 'd by faith . . . 1129 ^ * 
grace is great, unspeakable 392 

* grace of our Lord Jesus . . 217 

* great salvation of the. .. . 738 
ground of my profession. . 622 
happy church of Christ. . . 767 
heating of thy precious. . . 1066 * 
heav'nly hosts with awe 659 * 



;high and mightv ones the 599 

highest obligations 102 

holy angelsT ]120 

holv bread which now. . . . 925 

liolv child Jesus 999 

Holv Ghost had lona- 33 

Holy Ghost he sends 240 

Holy One, made sin for us 30 

Holy Spirit hath revealed 1038 

holy, spotless Lamb of God 327 

hour or" sleep is now at . . . 1084 

hour's decline and setting 1085 

humble sinner's -hanie. . . 326 

husbands sanctify and ble. 1036 

impression of whnl Christ 434 

joyful sound is nev s of gr. 311 

just made perfect, v.bo in 1196 

Lamb of God has shed liis 148 

Lamb of God unspotted . . 691 

Lamb of God was slain . 309 

Lamb of God. who saves 559 

Lamb was slain, both day 669 

Lamb was slain, let us. . . 669 

Lamb, who, by blood, our 693 

language of true faith ... . 322 
lastT attention due demands ]10 

law condemns, and Justice 29 

law cried. Justice must. . . 19 
law revealed sin's sinfLili.ess 19 

load, which caus'd us anx. 629 

Lord ascendeth up on high 169 

be with me eVry. . . . 1107 

bless and keep thee 214 

descended from 292 

draws near us 914 

ere he appeared 731 

first emptier whom 291 

for us great thincrs. . 750 

hath ever to his flock 659 

hath promised good 398 

himself gave forth . . 873 

is risen again 361 

my portion is 1130 

my Shep. is and Guide 444 

Lord's joy be our strength 846 

love I owe for sin forgiven 473 

love of Christ constraining 889 



love of Christ to me is 699 

love of sin deparis 240 

love which Jesus Christ . . 1037 

loving Jesus passing by . . 27 

?.Jan of sorrov\"s whose. . . 178 

manv drops of blood 705 

merits of thy death 390 

message as from God re. 277 

mighty seraphs join 663 

mighty from their 1021 

mist before my eyes remove 29"^ 

more forgiveness thou. . . . 341 



THE 



INDEX. 



THERE 



* The more I know of Jesus'. . 550 

more the Lamb of God we 393 
more thro' grace myself 375 
mystery of redeeming love 372 
needy share thy consolai. 1059 
nightly watches would I 1084 

* one thing needful, that 340 
op'niiig heavens around 1077 
patience, love, unwearied 746 
peace of God then fills the 388 

* prayers of the needy 698 

precious flood ]39 

Prince of life reclined his 159 
privilege, to be with Christ 377 
promise of immortal bliss 311 
purity our God requires 1031 
reproach of Christ is glori. 505 
root of David, here we 59 

* sabbath is for man, that 817 
Saviour, oh, what endless 450 

* Saviour's blood and right. 327 
Saviour's ransom'd race 680 
Saviour, whom they loved ]004 

* seraphim of God 1121 

seraphim with sweetest ]82 
sheep of Jesus, which . . 267 
simple heart no care perp. 604 

* slaughter'd Lamb, my Sa. ]17 
Son of God, who framed 35 
soul, from sin for ever free 1191 

souls that believe 498 

spirit is gone 1005 

* spirit of the witnesses . 769 
Spirit which anointed 729 

* spirits of the just 1152 

Spirit's witness, full and 541 

* springs of salvation 878 

stony heart dissolves in 131 

* suffering of this life's sh. 511 

* Son of grace is rising . . 51 
thieves, expiring on each 128 
thought of blood and water 93 
time to him is known. . 1130 
time will come 1178 

* unbounded love of my. . 365 
unworthiest of his friends 179 
venerable train 663 

* vrrg-ins who enjoy our Sa. 1028 
wak'ning trump, all shall 1160 
water flovving from thy 570 
water is in baptism seen 903 
whole creation join in one 675 
whole salvation of thy Son 221 

* will of God is always best 6.34 

* wise men from the east 82 
Word eternal did assume 32 
word of God like plent. 478 
word of Jesus' bloody . . 745 
world and Satan rage. . 240 



The world, death, sin, oppose 244 

* worst of evils we can .... 552 
wrath upon thee poured 102 

Thee for thy care we bless 757 

^= God's own Son, with joy 1016 

gracious Lord, we now 989 
I adore, most gracious Ld. 469 

I exult to feel 262 

* Lord, I love with sacred 460 

* Lord, the angelic armies 1123 
of ourselves we could not 270 

* O my God and King 224 

the angels ceaseless sing 673 

to approach with awe we 823 

* we address in humble pr. 1098 
we approach, most graci. 1067 
we love, and long to see 1142 
will I love, my Strength 459 
would I view and daily pr. 182 

Then, after supper, took the . . 916 

after walking in thy. . . 984 

all grief is drown'd .... 366 

all old things will pass 1174 

at the end of all distress 1049 

ev'n in storms I thee. . . 518 

his own hand shall wipe 1163 

in a nobler, sweeter. . . . 140 

let our humble faith. . . . 181 

let us adore hirn, and. . . 672 

let us follow Christ, our 503 

let us rise, and serve the 1019 

let us sit beneath his. . . 132 

let us thank him for his 988 

Love broke forth, Behold 31 

murmur not, but be. . . . 660 

on clouds, in glory seated 55 

renew'd by grace, the . . 1024 

shall I be suprem»^ly. ... 1115 

shall our wo and grief. . 1177 

shall we go from 316 

shall we in every state 562 

so refers my slate to him 647 

sup with us in love .... 816 

then to have recourse to 1114 

the soul he join'd 485 

tho' the worms my flesh 1163 

thro' his enabling grace 502 

to your great Physician 547 

we forget distresses 796 

we suit ourselves to. . . . 883 

we with pity look on . . 332 

will be of ransom'd .... 917 

* There hangs the Saviour. .. . 128 

* is a fountain fill'd with 140 

* is a house, not made 1190 

is asserted 727 

is no good at all in my 101 

overwhelm'd with grief 87 

saith the Saviour I will 801 



THERE 

Tliere shall our raptiir'd 

sits the princely comp. 
the ric h bounties of our 
we, to all eternity 

* where my blessed Jesus 
with trimmed lamps. . . 

There's but a small be2inning 
Tiierefore, all his agony and. . 

I II humbly cleave 

I *11 thee adore 

I '11 view the Lamb 
my hope is in God's 
my ."Saviour's blood 
my soul, delight no 
this be our concern 
we '11 follow willing, 
whate'er our trials 
Thereto the church of Christ 
There are the wounds I bore. . 
mine eyes most certain. 

our faltering lays 

weie the unrelenting. . . 
They are objects of God's ^ . . . 
by the Father are esteem, 
can cast by faith their. . 
praise the Lamb who . . 

* that are whole, need not 
that mourn, ble^t is their 
who always our Saviour 
who feel their want and 

* who for true consolation 
who him their Saviour 

* who hunger after Christ 

* who Jesus" followers i re 

* who know our Lord .... 
who Si^arch their hearts 
who see theiiiselves .... 

who sinijdy to him 

Vvith pwiience liavinn. . . 

They "re deiifrhted, u-hen .7. . . 
Thine eye observed from far.. . 
eyes be cpen on this. . . . 
is the kingdom, thine . . 
Think, how on the cross he. . . 
my sonL how great . . . 
not. 'tis time enough . . 

* on our brethien' Lord 
This alone can keep us steady 

awful, blessed meditaiion 
be my support in nefd. . . 
be our aim on earth, thy 
be our su: reme delight . . 
blessed truth. I firmly. . . 
child is theretbre blessed 
confirms me when I 'm . . 

* day is holy to the Lord. . 

* flock of Christ receiveth 
gives me comfort and. . . . 
gospel cheers the poor. . . 



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567 




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70 




419 




















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1053 












1144 




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495 




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1 051 




54'' 




941 




479 




54"2 




274 




44 




391 








479 




224 




806 








276 




749 












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1 till 




1 34 




1156 








Sl4 




833 




1145 




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THOUGH 

grace as long as life shall 412 

habitation 811 

holy bread and wine. .. 974 

infant rests now happily 1153 

is my blo^ d. of wliich . . 930 

is my joy, vvliich ne'er 647 

is the dav the Lor.t hath 157 

is the Man. the exalted 237 

is til? time, nn more. . . . 277 

Lamb is God omnipotent lOS 

lamp thro" all the tedious 13 

Lord. I do, with many. . 433 

makes us all, with one. . 976 

myster;ou3. heavenly. . . 923 

mystery, every throne. . 23G 

night my longing soul. . 10S4 

nov.-, with heaven's .... 837 

one thing needful grant 618 

precious blood is full of 903 

reflection nils ns 1184 

sacred word exposetli sin 2 

territory 727 

transient world is not. . 1165 

unction mny T ever feel 353 

y>-hile on earth, we will 393 

will I do, thou Child. . . 38 

wondrous grace to place 911 

yields me joy 700 

vields true iov and plea. 560 

rh all eartlily joy~ be fled 391 

but a little cliild I am 979 

by nature I 'm denied 555 

bv thrc at'ninn: storms 632 

Christ was God, and 9-0 

comforted, tlipy still 332 

dark be my way. }-et 642 

distresses now attend 640 

ev'ry child of God ... . 314 

fors on every side ass. 730 

guilt would rill my . . . 1147 

hated, tho' despised . . . 875 

heaven's his throne, he 291 

he was dead bef ire. . . 272 

his majesty be great. . 276 

1 "m a sinlul creature 418 

I 'm in body full of . . . 1115 

I to mercy "liad no ri. 443 

m the very form of God 448 

man. by sin dpceived 731 

oi^'ten ot" encumh'ring 1071 

pinch'd with poverty 896 

press'd, we nred not. . 240 

rough and thorny be. . G41 

seated on thy Father's 176 

sin witi] ns does much 289 

sins exceeii a mount. . 105 

ten thousand ills beset 640 
then unborn, though not 272 

the outward mark and 255 



THO' 

Tho' thou hast but little 748 

thou 'rt unseen, yet we by 82-2 

to his boundless mercy . . 41 

vine, nor fig-tree neither 197 

waves and storms go o'er 315 

we are feeble 397 

* we can't see our Saviour 384 
we feel, that soul and .. . 1026 
weak and poor, I am thine 598 

* Those are partakers of our COO 

children are to God. . 1097 

* souls are truly blessed 942 
Thou anxiously complaint St.. 92 

art coming to a King. . . 697 

art destruc. to the grave 123 

art my daily Bread 246 

art my faithful Friend 362 

art my in ward Guide. . . 262 

art my Life ; thy power 362 

* art our comfort, blessed 1059 
art our Father and our 221 
art our Shepherd, glo. . . 996 
art the. earnest of his. . . 264 
art the eternal Light. . . 663 
art the eternal Source of 660 

art the loveliest 489 

art the only Comforter 266 

art the Truth ; in thee 362 

art the way ; thy Spirit 362 

art thyself the Seal 2d2 

* Bridegroom of the soul 1034 
camest in love, to res.. . 461 
canst alone to us true . . 785 
canst discern our ignor. 195 
canst not by our eyes . . 183 
canst true comfort to. . . 108 
chosest us to show thy 466 

* Comforter and Guide of 261 
comfortest the heavy. . . 258 
countenance transcend. 100 
count'st thy children's. . 660 

dosi deliver 727 

dost thy sanctifying ... . 266 

drewest me with cords 344 

explainest unto us 256 

filTst with the gospel-lig. 256 

for our griefs didst . 663 

for their sake who hated 23 

for thy fo(!s entreatest. . 92 

* Friend of sinners, hear 323 
Friend of thinners, love 528 

God of mercy, ihy 1067 

God of my salvation. . . 92 

* gracious Saviour, for. . . 984 

* great Teacher, who 269 

* Guardian of thy lambs 986 
hast a tender sympathy 180 
hast canceird my trans. 119 

* hast kindly led us 782 



THOU 



Thou hasc no pleasure in the 272 

hast o'erthrown the foe 663 

hast promised, for our. . 1055 

* hast the world so greatly 221 

* hast thy church appoin. 711 
hast, with shepherd's. . . 728 
heavenly Teacher, tliee 270 

^ hidden Source of calm. . 376 

* holy, spotless Lamb 23 & 605 
in grace, hast look'd on 463 
Jesus, art my God and. . 93 

* Jesus, art our King. . . 663 

* Jesus, more than thirty 566 



know'st our wants, and 711 
know'st my inmost soul 529 
know'st my insufficiency 1151 
know'st, O God, that I 1130 



* know'st, the congregat. 772 
know'st which way to 528 
Lamb of God once slain 784 

* Lamb once slain, thy. . . 976 
Light divine, most gia. 252 
Lord, art good, and ... . 184 

art Light ; thy . . . 184 

art Love ; from . . 184 
art present to . . . 1076 

* must for thy 342 

of life, fix thou . . 146 

tho' heaven 46 

wilt not forsake 530 

loving, all-atoning Lamb 292 

lovest whale'er thy 183 

^ Maker of each creature 250 

* Master of thy family . . 863 

* meek and patient Lamb 501 

* Monarch of all 736 

my Rock, my strength. . 1090 

O Christ, art all I want 656 

of all nations the desire 704 

O Jesus, art a gracious 4.55 

on my neck didst fall. . . 224 

open'st us a door 767 

* our Light, our Leading 688 

* promised Comforter .... 262 

* ransom'd church 752 & 924 

* reign'st above on 230 

richly dost deserve 120 

River of life dost refresh 639 

* Saviour of the world. . . 871 
say'st, dear Jesus, all . . 374 
seest our weakness, Lord 196 
Shalt my comfort be . . . 288 
Shalt see my glory soon 474 

* slaughter'd Lamb 370 

Source of love, God 2.53 

Source of love, I rest in 386 

* Source of love, thou sin 439 

* Source of love, we pray 787 



INDEX. 



THOU 



INDEX. 



THY 



*Thou Source of my salvation 

* sovereign Author of all 

* sovereign Lord of earth 
stretchest to infinity. . 
the good shepherd art 
the great, victorious . . 
thy table spreadest for 
to purchase our salva. 
wast more spotless than 
when we are oppressed 
who a divine repast. .. 

* who art present with thy 971 
who as out High-Priest 113 
who didst love me first 
who in heaven art .... 

* who in the days of thy 
who on earth the sick 

* who so graciously didst 

* whose name is inexpres, 
wilt be our Saviour . . . 
with great tenderness 

* Thousand times by me be . . 

* Thrice happy congregation 

* happy congregation 

* happy I esteem my. . 
happy they who by. . 
happy they, who 'in 

Thro' all eternity, to thee .... 
every period of my life 

grace, afford us 

hidden dangers, toils. . , 
him alone we live, for. . 
his atonement's powers, 
his poverty, the poor. . . 
many dangers, toils, and 

this vain world he 

thy atoning blood 288 

thy grace, may we 42.3 

Thus Abraham was' saved by 327 
by thy power I here shall 344 
Father, Son, and Holy. . 
hast thou bought us.'. . . 
in conimunion may we 
in number and in grace 
Mary could wiih cheer, 
may we, as thine anointed 760 
might 1 hide my blushing 12.5 
our bliss will last for .. 823 
penitents who die to sin 911 
preserved from Satan's 198 
saved by G: d's unbounded 32 

shall we believing' 1184 

shall we with willing . . 8.56 
strengthened in the inner 855 
the sonl at once obtaineth 330 
while his death my sin 335 
will my wants be well 1151 
will our infant tongues 989 

Thy bitter agony 06 



1100 
735 
182 
246 
496 
945 
407 
981 
660 
9^37 



3£0 
599 
909 
715 
827 
770 
1000 
180 
103 
747 
747 
.592 
356 
1136 
193 
193 
727 I 
193 I 
669 
615 
274 
398 
185 



33 
23 
3r3 
790 
1021 



Thy bitter death shall sweeten 
blest people, trusting in. . 
blood preserve my garm. 
blood shall u asli our garm. 
blood, so dear and precious 

* blood, thy blood the deed 

* blood was shed for me. . 

body slain for me 

bounty gives me bread . 
chastisements are nought 
child so minded ever . . . 

* children laud thy name, 
church, great Saviour,. . 

* church. O Lamb of God . 
closest enter, pray and . . 
communion's celebration 
conversation be sincere ■ 
countenance divine .... 
cross and saving name . 
cross, thy shame, thy. . . 
dying love all other love, 
dying love doth justly, 
faithfulness eternal . . 
faithfulness I oft liave 
flesh to tis a pledge is . 
former misspent time . . . 
gifts, blest Comforter. . 
glorious gosp- 1 spread . 
glory be to all the world, 
goodness, as tby power, i 
grace ihou freely dott . . 
gracious call invites me . 
head bow'd down in. . 
Holy Spirit with us leave 
holy unction power affords 
incarnation claims our. . . 
incarnation, wounds, and 
joyful Spirit gives me , 
law, O Lord, be my delight 

love and mercies all 

love divine is perfect. . . . 
love hath alu ays been. . . 
love hath thawed my . . . 
love is great, beyond all. 
love, my Saviour, all 

* love unchanging is our. . 
love uphold me when . . . 
love, which always is the 

* majesty how vast it is. 

* mercies & thy faithfulness 
mercy is our only stay 
mercy, Lord, to us dispensi 
mercy may I ne'er forget 
mercy ne'er from me . 
mercy sweetens every toil 
messengers, who storms, 
name be hallowed everm. 
name dispels my guilt, 
pierced hands, for us . . 



THY 



INDEX. 



TO 



Thy powerful aid, thou graci. 1043 

powerful presence, Lord 844 

* precious, all-atoning .... 958 
precious blood for sinners 968 
providence is kind and large 186 
providence my life sus. . . 193 
purposes of love remain 545 
sacred body thou didst. . . 968 
sacred, meritorious infancy 39 
sacred word is all our boast 6 
saving name be hallow'd 408 
secrfit hand we bless; on 029 
servants and thy handm. 710 
sighs and groans unnum. 102 

sighs, thy groans in 1148 

statutes to thy church. . . . 822 

stripes have me, a sinn. 1146 

suffering life I cannot ... 80 

sufferings, Lord, each. . . . 919 

sufferings then, & bitter 412 

sweet communion 258 

thoughts are high and . . . 195 

* thoughts of peace o'er. . 445 
thoughts of peace o'er us 713 
unction freely dost impart 267 
unction, O may I obey .. . 704 
wisdom scatters, Lord. . . 195 
wondrous love to eviden. 123 
wounds present to our. . . 425 
youth unspotted, full of. . 990 

Till death's pale ensigns o'er 124 

fleeting time shall have . . 678 

* God in human flesh I see 213 
I shall once behold thy . . . 418 

* permitted hence to go ... . 668 
that time mine eyes I '11. . 668 
the day when I shall 668 

* the hour shall come, with 926 

then, I would thy love 71 

then, thou wilt call over 1134 

to heaven I go in peace . . 668 

to that happy fold I 'm ... 558 

we in heaven shall take. . 270 

we shall in heaven 1184 

we the Lord our Righteou. 487 

we, who here must often 1054 

we with angels join to . . . 781 

* Time's undefined dimensions 436 
'Tis by you they should be 1044 

* done, my God hath died. . 421 
done, the precious ransom 130 

* evident that Jesus loves. . 469 

faith that changes all 313 

faith that conquers earth 313 
finished, Jesus cries,. . . .96 & 141 

* finish'd now, 139 

finish'd! was the solemn 110 

* heaven on earth, by faith 374 
heaven on earth, to taste 373 



'Tis he, my Saviour, Jesus. .. . 1145 

here my needy soul is ... . 915 

his almighty love 680 

his body and his blood 926 

Jesus Christ, who taketh 622 

mystery all; my Maker.. 334 

only this which Christ of 351 

our desire, to follow thee 763 

pleasant to believe thy. .. 1190 

strung and tuned for 140 

* sure, that awful time, 1160 

sure, that by his bitter. . . . 310 

that the kindness of our 633 

the desire of all our hearts 873 

* the most blest and need. 368 
the most lovely altitude . . 113 
then with happy John I. . 424 
thine alone to change the 533 
thine to cleanse the heart 259 
through the grace thou . . . 377 
true, the lonely widow's 1053 
vain, in earthly things for 373 
well ; it shall my glory be 473 

To all my weak complaints. . 193 

all those who have ronfes. 1159 

* avert from men God's. . . 922 
be his priests and witnesses 670 

* belong to Christ our Savio. 609 

Christ draw nigh, —for 302 

Christ, O may we closely 1054 

Christ, the anointed King, 243 

* Christ we homage pay . . . 824 
comfort men was his 70 

* day we celebrate the birth 48 

* earth no longer cleaving 428 
follow Jesus, is his people's .)I2 
gain remission of our sin 289 

* God let all the human 1118 

* God on high all glory be. . 199 

* God our fmmanuel, made 09 
God, the Father, and the 781 

* God, the Lord, be praised 1099 

* God, the only wise 680 

* God we render praise 1198 

=f= God we render thanks 32 

grant us pardon, peace. .. . 35 

heaven's bright realms he 679 

him I wholly give 343 

him I yield my life and . . 1145 

him poor sinners may .... 331 

him we owe our breath. . . 1168 

him, who ever doth abide 665 

his name give thanks and 786 

his voice attentive be 790 

Jesus Christ is due eternal 5.59 

Jesus, our exalted Head . . 676 

look to Jesus, as he rose. . .347 

love thee. Lord, ah, this. . 421 

our Redeemer-God 680 



TO 



* To our Redeemer's glorious 406 

redeem us from ihe fall 744 

* rest I now again retire 1094 
save mankind from ruin 3H 
scorn the senses' sway 1074 
such he saith : Arise and 326 

* that Lord, who unconslra. 5S3 
the dear Fountain of thy 25 
the Father's i^lory 171 

* the Father thanks and 202 

* the Father thanks are due 203 

* the soul that seeks him 572 
the throne go undismayed 661 
thee, almighty Gnd, to 988 

* thee, God Holy Ghost . . 270 
thee I make confession 304 

* thee I send my fervent 575 
thee, O Lord, in faith I 1116 
thee, O Lord, our righte. 763 



* thee, our Lord, all praise 176 
thee, our Shepherd ever 803 
thee our vows with sweet 1037 

* thee, the Lord of all, I hu. 658 
thee with guilt oppressed 443 
this thy handmaid, grant 1043 
this world crucified .... 747 
those the Lord will deign 600 

* thy brethren ever he pro. 1020 
thy care ourselves we now 765 
thv name be evermore 795 
world and sin they bid 332 
you he calls. :^rv goodness 270 

* Together with the^-j symbols 639 
Triumph and reign in me .... 238 
True faith, by Jesus in us ... . 19 

faith obeys its Author's 313 

faith recei ves the offer'd 31 1 

Truly blessed is this station . . 426 

* that eventful day 52 

Trusting his mild staff always 961 

in thy Saviour's .... 1155 

Tune all your notes to songs 364 

Turn, my soul, unto thy rest 636 

us to thee 804 

* 'Tvvas by an order from the 5 

grace that taught my 398 

he, my soul, that sent 674 
then the children join'd 998 

to save thee, child, . . 1096 

U 

Under shadows and reproaches 1159 

Unexampled in that love 638 

*Unfaihom'd w^isdom of our. . 728 

Unfeigned thanks receive .... 390 

Unfold thy grace's treasure. . . 764 

Unhappy those who turn 32 

United firmly by thy grace . . . 481 

Unnumber'd comforts to my. . 193 



WE 



Unspotted robes you wear 192 

Until the hour sliall strike at 1151 

Unto Christ's congregation. . . 261 

Jesus' cross 1 'm now. . . 143 

my heart, when speech 1146 

our Father and our King 723 

ourselves no praise is . . 850 

* ourselves, W'ith deepest 1186 

* thee, most gracious Sav. 1023 
thee we render 225 

* the Lamb of God 343 

the wives, that grace . . 1036 

thy praise my all I '11 . . 101 

us th}^ name's sweet . . . 567 

Upon that dear majestic 237 

the cross he died 240 

the cross I see him bleed 317 

thy call I'm here 929 

* Urged by love on every 890 

Us deliver from the world 1032 

into closest union drau*. . . 481 

thy congregation own .... 929 

to Jesus ihou hast brought 25G 

V 

* Vain are all efforts made to 532 

are all other helps 338 

are our fancies, airy . . 313 

Vanquish our lusts, our 258 

Vile worm, shouldst thou 290 

Virtue goes forth from him. ■ . 329 

Vouchsafe to be present thou £09 

W 

Wait still on God, my soul ... 623 

Walking, speaking, in devot. 77 

Warrior, on thy station staiid 885 

Was ever grace. Lord, rich as 177 

ever grief iike thine 122 

it for crimes tliat I had. . 125 

there nothing hut a mang. 1096 
Water and blood m streams. 911 

the body laves 907 

Waters of life I hence may. . . 579 

Weak are the efforts of my. . . 71 

helpless babes, 'tis true 442 

We adore— thee evermoro .... 423 

all at thy throne 524 

all have reason to rejoice 40 

all in spirit are a<rreed 750 

all know who, and what 440 

all say, Amen, deeply 200 

are baptised into thy death 990 

are forgiven and reconciled 975 

are, if we in thee believe 561 

are redeem'd 139 

behold in him, our Brother 573 

* bow before thy throne. . . . 247 



INDEX. 



WE 

We can from experience trace 1052 

can't thy boundless mercy 1100 

cast ourselves into thy. . . 792 

* covenant with hand and 5J4 
dead in sins and trespasses 31 
deeply bow'd can nought 442 
eat his body, slain for us 937 
entreat, Lord, lift up thy 75G 

feel our sufficiency to 843 

for vi'hom thou once wast 921 

have nought good in us to 964 
here unite in prayer to thee 798 

humbly pray support the 728 

humbly })iay, that, with 994 

humbly take what he '11 . . 750 

humbly thank thee, Lord 1104 

humbly thee adore and . . . 199 

* humbly thee adore, O Ld. 1038 
in every nation will boldly 504 

* in one covenant are join'd 494 
in this world no city have 1137 
join the ransoni'd church 835 
join together heart and . . 487 
know his boundless love 743 
know that in our flesh 516 

* know that we 're poor . . . 524 
know the righteousness . . 331 
know the Shepherd's love 331 
know, thou never canst. . 180 

love the Lamb of God 310 

magnify thy grace, pure. . 195 

meet at thy command. .. . 801 

now no longer need rema. 1013 

now return each to his. . . 814 

now, with the angels .... 1001 

offer gladly unto thee ... . 840 

* often, in our course thro' 840 

* O Jesus, claim thy special 1032 
one Lord and Saviour own 734 
praise thy name that we 996 
pray ihee, bless them all 847 
pray ihee, fiU us all with 261 
pray thee, let the heavenly 1118 
pray thee, O Being mo. t. . 24 

* pray Iht e, wounded Lamb 346 

reply Amen thereto 789 

rest in Christ, and yet. .. . S26 

see his beauty and admire 898 

see in hearts as cold as ice 874 

shall possess for ever 731 

shall see our Lord return 1062 

sing, and we hear 1001 

* sing thy praise, exalted. . . 177 

* sing to God, whose tender 676 
sinners humbly crave .... 788 

* sinners, void of good 416 

stand, unto this very hour 835 

steadfastly this truth 837 

surely are a work of thy 761 



WFIAT 



We thank thee for thy day. . . 896 
thank thee, that thou wilt 1000 

thee in treat with one 842 

thirst, O Lord, give us this 328 
this offered Saviour needed 56 

thy little flock, adore 673 

loo shall join the choirs. . 1189 
tread on consecrated grou. 493 
nnite to render praises. . . 53 
walk by faith of joys to. . 1190 
who here together are. . . . 821 
will dwell on Calvary's . . 567 

will, of Jesus' passion 794 

wish, and what we wish 792 

wish to afford 25S 

with joy confess, beloved 1055 

* worship thee with filial . . 735 
would not live by bread . . 816 

We 're poor and needy, but . . . 1021 
Weeping, or rejoicing 446 

* Weep, Zion, weep = 151 

Weigh next the pardon and . . 110 
Welcome, all, by sin oppress'd 286 

* among thy ilock of 822 

* blessed, heavenly. . 56 
O welcome, noble. . 48 
thou Source of every 42 

^ Well art thou leading 195 

might the sun in dark. 125 
Were health, and .strength. . . . 651 
we but all desirous, day 363 

* What affords the Christian 888 

am I, Lord, that thou 80 
are our works but sin 346 
are the mines of shining 12 
are we ? what do we 660 

* brought us together . . 492 
can be laid unto my cha. 29 
can from Christ me . . 627 
can we now give to thee 423 
can we offer thee, O. . 834 
can we poor sinners. . 921 

* causeth me to mourn, is 477 
comfort, what supreme 738 

ecstatic pleasure 1176 

for myself I thus request 704 
gain'st thou by thy . . 192 

*^ glorious pattern for the 1012 

* good news the angels 44 
grace, what great benev. 32 

* happiness 1197 

harm can I from death 108 

* hast thou. Lord Jesus 1183 
heavenly consolation 100 
heavenly joy and consol. 1188 
heights, wliat depths of 58 
here sickens, si. 1 144 & 1187 

* human mind can trace 85 



in thy love possess 1 not 441 



INDEX. 



WHAT 

What is created by our God . . 

is his covenant of love. . 

is it keeps me back .... 

is it that makes us s-and 

is my anchor, if you ask 
^ joy or honour could we 

love can be compared . . 

* my soul, should bow . . . 
offerins shall I bring to 
of the Father and the . . 

* peace divine, unutterab. 

* peace divine, what .... 
peace do we derive 

* praise to thee, my Sav. 

* praise unio the Lamb is 
rich returns of thankful. 

* shall I feel, when I. . . . 
shall 1 now give to thee 
shall we pay our lieav. 
shall we say for this thy 
should 1 do, a sinner . . . 
songs of everlasting joy 

* splendid rays of truth ' 

* strikes. O wounded La. 
sure prophecies foretold 
the fathers wish'd of old 
thou ihe world foam. . . . 
thou Shalt to day provide 

* tremblings seize' the. . . . 
true disciple e"er would 

undeserved favour 

welcome shall [give ... 
wonder in the soul takes 

* Whate'er I am, whate'er I do 

I ask. I surely . . . 
is carnal, thro" thy 
thou u ilt, tliou.. . 
Whatever honours thee. our. . 

I do 

* When a sinner in affliction 

* Adam fell, the frame 

all my labours o'er, in. . . 
all our labour here is o"er 

* all thy mercies. Lord. .. . 

* all ihy mercies. O niv God 
all with awe shall stand 
angels by transgression 

* bemoaning our undone 

* brethren dwell in unity 

* by adversity I "m tried'. . 

* children, bless'd by Jesus 
children, honour Jesus . . 
Christ, once crucifipd. . . . 
Christ, our life, shall once 

* Christ, our Saviour, lives 
Christ in majesty shall.. 

* Christ, who .sav'd us by. . 

* conscious sinners 

doubts and fears 

24 



IXDEX. 


6.59 




633 


296 




736 




6-2? 




331 




499 




G36 




38 




260 


* 


396 




363 




70.3 




1103 




42.5 




746 




1177 




52 




93? 




150 




305 




1146 




471 




412 




52 




45 


St 


464 




198 




631 




e67 




413 




51 




440 




551 




625 




563 




183 




561 




853 




330 




18 




399 




870 




687 




193 




1160 




1119 




1024 




493 




630 




1156 








1121 




318 




3-5 




236 




223 




1167 




399 


iff 



earth and hell's malicious 
e"er, by faith, our Lord. . 
e'er I mourn, and humbly 

e'er I survey 

e'er the Holy Ghost 

e'er we to mankind prod, 
ever my frail nature .... 

ever we this highest 

ever we with ardent . . . v 

faith and hope shall 

lili'd with humble shame 
first before his mercy. . . . 
flesh decays, when vigour 
from the curse he sets' us 
having been with guilt. . 
he applies his healing. . . 
he had prevailed 



WHEN 

. . 470 
124 

1048 
471 



853 
79 
570 
412 
964 
700 
963 
532 
641 
1114 
313 
525 
291 
95 



he in like manner 1184 

he lived on earth abased 447 

heavenly bread he gives 960 

his hour strikes forT 637 

his name was quite 626 

1 am conscious truly. . . . 525 

I. by faith, my Saviour. . 126 

[ Christ in spirit trace . . 415 

I depart, my latest breath 115 

I give up my spirit 106 

I hence depart 245 

I in heaven shall rest . . . 103 

I leave this world in ... . 1150 

T review my misspent. . . 257 

I shall ^ain permission. , 1149 

T shall permitted be 1150 

T shall yield my dying. . . 1146 

I survey the wondrous . . 125 

I visit Jesus' grave in .. . 153 

in our blood \ve lay ..... 1068 

in the night I sleepless. . 10*6 

in the slippery paths of. . 193 

Jesus calls, we ready. . . . 1112 

Jesus had to his disciples 1154 

Jesus hung upon the .... ]10 

Jesus' suflering life we. . 79 

justice did demand its. . . 29 

my faith is faint and .... 15 

my Jesus, from the cross 430 

my mind pursues this . . . 365 

O when shall I have the 1155 

on the breast we hung . . 106-? 

on the soul this blessed . . 329 

on thy goodness. Lord. . . 548 

our great Sovereign from 831 

pining sickness wastes. . 1114 

pride would stir within 598 

rising from the bed of. . . 1164 

rising winds and rain. . . S2o 

shall I gain the glorious 318 

simnlicitv we cherish. . 603 



When 

When siinpiy we obey his voice 

* the du-e time had taken. . 
the IiK)rd appears 

« the Lord of glory died. . . 
tiae Lord's disciples saw 
the true believer's mind 
thee in faith addressing 
this favour'd creature fell 

this we felt to be our 

thou art near, 1 must. . . . 
tiiou, dear Jesus, wast. . . 

* thou, dear Saviour, didst 

* thou in death didst bow 
thou, my Saviour, shall 
thou dost Christ, reveal to 
thou shalt give to me a 

thou shalt on Zion 

thou thy unction dost . . . 
thro' his merits we obtain 

thus I cried in deep 

thus the blessings of his 
thus we contemplate the 
to the cross nailed 

* we baptise a sinner 

* we before our Saviour's 
we commemorate his. . . . 

we have fail'd and 

we have that great bliss 

* we in spirit Jesus see. . . 
we, like wandering sheep 
we on his faithfuhiess. . . 

* we rejoice, that Jesus. . • 
we see our names enroll'd 
we shall see our Jesus. .. 
we, thy boundless love . . 
we thy mercy weigh .... 
with him, my Lord, in . . 
with sense of guilt oppress, 
worn with sickness, oft 

* Where is this infant? it is. . 

* my Redeemer's blood 

shall my wond'ring 

should I turn, or how . . . 
thou hast thy work 

* two or three with sweet 
Where'er I thee this day ..... 

these faithful lab'rers . . 
we look around, both . . 

* Wherein is for children 

* Whether the period of this 
Which of all our friends, to . . 

teaches me what is . . . 

While a flood of tears is 

he doth himself reveal 
here, I live by faith . . . 
here on earth I 'm living 
here on earth I still. . . . 
here on earth no place 
here on earth we run. . 



INDEX. WISDOM 
1021 While human nature doth exist 

I draw this fleeting 960 

I hear this grace reveal'd 133 
I know, his providence 026 
like a tide, our minutes 



20 
366 
950 
170 
490 
698 

52 
270 
466 
981 
174 
113 

83 
254 
]01 
496 
254 
563 
318 
332 
368 

95 
903 
937 
93: 
394 

79 

84 
526 
748 
796 
562 
731 
442 
416 
365 
. 294 
193 
1153 
935 
283 
651 
899 
801 
1085 
834 
26] 
1001 
1136 
447 
353 
330 
795 
1177 
]02 
327 



194 

on earth we tarry 171 

631 

408 
3062 
1125 
913 
1189 
629 
546 
923 



passing thro' this shad, 
saints in glory praise 
successive years are . . . 
the pilgrim travels .... 
thus ihou feed'st the. . . 
we anticipate the day 
we at honest labour toil 
we, deeply humbled . . . 
we partake thereof in 
we take our seat 578 



we the kiss of peace . . . 833 
we, thy past dealings, 520 

with her fragrant 34 

with repenting tears,. . 912 
Whither should I, sinner, flee 1135 

* Who can condemn 158 & 627 

can describe the lovelin. 76 

* can rehearse, most. . . 1066 

* can the love of Christ 743 
can thy kindness prove, 497 
can thy operations trace 267 
can to love his name 124 
doth not turn to him 1166 
doth preserve our life 660 
early, by a living faith, 1003 
finds that sin hath quite 272 
hath thee thus abused, 102 
in Jesus Christ abideth, 603 
in the Spirit's light can 745 
is so full of tenderness, 543 

* overcometh, shall abide 654 
sincerely loveth Jesus, 603 
spread the lofry firmam. 6G0 

* through Christ's blood 505 
to Jesus humbly cleaveth 603 
would not now pursue 481 
would still such mercy 274 
would venture to explain 52 

* Whoe'er in Jesus doth believe 597 
this truth believeth 5G9 
to me will come,. . 284 
would spend his days 387 

* Whom, dear Redeemer * 440 

Why art thou afraid to come 276 

is his body rack'd with 127 
need we mourn, as in. . 660 

should I complain, 642 

should we fear to trust . . 1152 
was thy soul with pains 101 
Wide as the world is thy com. 893 
Widows are objects of his care 1054 
592 i Will he forsake his throne abo. 333 
526 Wisdom and faithfulness aff'ord 1033 



WISDOM IXDEX. 

* Wisdom and power to Christ 
With all our errors and mistak. 

a mind from earthly cares 

* ardent longing, at thy 

* awe, and deeply bowed 
awe and reverence "fore 
cheerful heart Iclo 



YE 



394 
143 
704 

6S 
23'J 
10S7 

contrite tears I thee adore 41-2 

deep devotion 

deeply humbled hearts 
deep reverence we draw 
each cf us fulfil thy .... 
fervour a!l thy people's 
fire and with spirit end. 
gladness they obey his 
gladness we will follow 
glorious clo jds encomp. 
God, my habitation . 



grateful heart s sen.. .431 & 116 
grateful hearts we all. . 39-3 
grateful hearts we humbly 216 
grtat desire he long'd . . 91-5 
heart and hand you now 83-2 
heavenly wisdom me. . . 655 

* holy awe we sing 692 

his ransom'd people, .. . 171 
humble faith on thee I. . 533 
joy, I still discover 1070 

* joy, we meditate the. . . 151 

* joy we hasten to the place 696 
longing eyes, thy creatures 183 
love's ardour to be fired, 465 
maternal faithfulness . . 256 
mouth and hand I give 65! 
my Josus I will stay. . . 465 

* my sin"s heavy load oppres. 93 
my whole heart I cleave 4i:0 
new grace, dear Lord . . 554 

* new life endow'd by Chri. 556 
pining sickness I decay 1117 
pity view me at thy fe'et 8 
pleasing grief & mournful 335! 
power from on high end. 605 i 

* sin oppress'd and wearied 547 Ye, 

tears interceding 95 * 

thanks bef .re his throne 743 * 

* thanks before the Lord 661 ^ 
thanks we call to mir.d 745 ^ 
the deepest adoration . . 103 

* thee, Lord, while I rem. 1195 ■ 
the same fait'i our bosom 507 * 
these my happy lot is cast C47 ; 
thirsty sou's we drink the £23 I 
this desire 'fore thee I bow 60' =^ 

* thy presence. Lord, our 21-2 
us in Jesus to be one . . . 632 j 

* what unwearied faithful 5S9 ' 

* Without a consciousness . . . 543 j * 

beginning or decline 233 i 



65 , W' ithout thy aid we ndtigbt can 842 
thy blessing how could 670 
thy favour while I live 537 
W^itnesshere to all around thee 755 
true and faithful. . . . . 5C0 
Wo, then, to him that hath. . . 1160 
Wonders without end we see 542 

* Worship, honour, praise, and 690 
914 * Worthy, O Lord, art ihou . . 236 
306 I the Lamb that died 675 
926 { the Lamb that every 661 
843 ; * Would our youth grow in . . 100? 
761;* the world our passp. 660 
862 i the world with gay 105 

1118 I * we by our behaviour 615 

860 j we for those things 1031 

333 * we inward peace enjoy 594 

117 i * we, sinners needy . . 606. 

* you knew the grace 1027 
Wounded head, back plough'd 112 

Saviour, full of grace 145 



Y'ea, all his works, in every. . 1122 
Amen, pardon'd sinners 11^1 
an obedient, simple mind 1007 
by thy blood once shed. . 953 
he supports us ev"ry day, 1046 
he. with uplifted hands 795 

h's condi:ion 727 

his own he guideth 446 

his Son, his heart paternal lc6 
his sympathising heart. . 790 
I give my heart to thee. . 93 
Lord, we wish to cast. .. 1066 
midst failings numberless 562 

only l:e who feels 241 

should it ev'n to man app. 507 
this be our concern, to .. ■ 460 
tho' the eternal Son of God 592 
when all creatures here 659 

when I see in spirit 525 

witii joy ourselves address 661 
alas, who long have been 266 
angels round the throne. . 215 
angel?, who excel in p~wer 1122 
bortomles.- depths of God's 24 
b etlireii. saved by Jesus" 1019 
cii Sell pc^iple nf The Lord 1013 
fearful saints, fresh courage 620 
followers of the slaughter'd 952 
heavy-laden, sin-sick souls 279 
mournino- souls, look upward 175 

p-o})le of t;.e Lord. . , 676 

pilgrims on the ror.d 679 

purcha-ed souls. Christ's. . 1013 
sairits in glor.v. who with joy 242 
servants of God. your great 672 
servants of our God 757 



YE INI 

* Ye sinners, in the gospel trace 281 

sinners, who with grief 26 
sons of men, this doleful 178 
spirits of the just above 664 
that feel quite poor and 37 

* the Lord's redeem'd .... 171 
« virgins, be 1170 

who believe in Jesus. . . 924 

* who called to Christ's serv. 84] 
who freely offer praises 758 
who from Jesus Christ have 822 
who in Christ believe. . 912 
who Jesus' death proclaim 742 

* who Jesus' patients are 1131 
who love him, cease to 162 
who profess his sacred 659 
who see the Father's grnce 286 
who with deep contrition 34 
with your Lord are risen 912 

* Year after year commenceth 1061 
Yes, gracious Saviour, I be. . . 979 

Lord, we will remember 916 
my dear Lord, in following 647 
midst failings numberless 262 

* since God himself hath . . 643 
thou art precious to my. . 72 



EX. ZION 

Yes, we feel indeed our own 1014 

when this flesh and heart 398 

with grateful hearts sen. 758 

Yet amidst our songs of praise 750 

countless are his promises 633 

faintly to us mortals here 248 

'fore thee, Jesus, I must .347 

I enjoy thy grace 262 

led, by faiih, my penetration 321 

let me not thy grace abuse 528 

O, how faithless is my. . . . 528 

O rejoice ' 151 

one thing will J ask of thee 1115 

since the Lord forgave my 473 

tears of grief, at times .. . 79 

the warmest mutual love 484 

this acknowledgement . . . 683 

this is confest, 498 

we are of defects aware. . 1083 
we are thine, most gracious 868 

when my Saviour I shall 327 

while we with joy adore 758 

Your crimes and self-made ... 32 

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* Zion, where God records his 898 



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